In Partnership with Jesus!
Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. 1 Peter 5:7.
You seek deep moral change as a Christian not primarily through moral instruction, rules and will-power, BUT primarily by understanding, believing and acting on Who YOU are IN Christ.
Paul the apostle wrote: “God will do this, for he is faithful to do what he says, and he has invited you into partnership(fellowship) with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. ” (1 Corinthians 1:9).
*This single verse opens us up to a truth that can see us through EVERY storm of
life.
*Here is a simple TRUTH that can keep our hearts at rest when all things
around us are shaken.
*Here is the Word of God that can keep us from the fear that now grips the whole world.
The Truth is this: We learn God’s faithfulness by answering our calling to
stay in fellowship/partnership with Jesus. “Called into the fellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ” (1:9)
*We are not called to trust our own intellect.
*We are not called to trust in flesh, or men or anything that is of this world.
** Jesus calls to us, “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” (Matthew11:28).
Christ alone is our Peace, our Confidence and Contentment.
I have experienced such great contentment when I see by faith my Lord in glory—loving me, calling me into His sweet presence, telling me He is all-sufficient. I do not have to beg or plead or fear. The more I keep looking unto Jesus in all things, the more I know He is pleased, because without faith it is impossible to please Him.
Always be on the lookout for anything that takes your “peace” away, and then ask God to reveal what’s going on “Inside the Hidden Chambers of Your Soul.”
** “Why are you in despair, O my soul? And why have you become disturbed within me? Hope in God, for I shall again praise Him for the help of His presence.” Psalm 42:5
Sadly, many who truly Love Jesus often panic in times of crisis, and they worry
and fret. They spend time trying to figure out ways to escape or endure their trial.
They do not heed His call to “come and dine” with Him.
I am not talking about spending one hour or so each day in prayer, I am talking about focusing on Him all through the day, 24/7. “Praying without ceasing” (1Thessalonians 5:17).
** This is simple, quiet conversation—just talking to Him, becoming more acquainted with Him, so that in crisis times we need not rush in to a prayer closet and wail out for help like a stranger.
He hears ALL cries, loud and soft, and He will always answer us in His
faithfulness.
Isaiah 55:10 “The rain and snow come down from the heavens and stay on the ground to water the earth. They cause the grain to grow, producing seed for the farmer and bread for the hungry. 11 It is the same with my word. I send it out, and it always produces fruit. It will accomplish all I want it to, and it will prosper everywhere I send it. 12 You will live in joy and peace.
*Let the rain from heaven fall upon you. Let it refresh you. For, in the refreshing of that rain your spirit man will be quickened, your faith will be energized, and you will come to know that the Lord’s Glory is coming in a fresh and new way for you and I. There will be an abundance of new life within you. The Lord’s power will spring up, and the power of His WORD will become the sword by which you will defeat the enemy. Allow the rain of the Spirit to bring that which is needed. It is time for you, to ask for the rain and this is that time. It is time for you to ask in faith that the water of heaven would fall upon you and bring you out into a bright place; into a place of glory; into a place with His presence; into a place of healing; into a place of restoration and renewal. Let the rain of the Spirit become a river that flows through and around you, says the Lord.
John 7: 37…. Jesus stood and shouted to the crowds, “Anyone who is thirsty may come to me! 38 Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, ‘Rivers of living water will flow from his heart.’” 39 (When he said “living water,” he was speaking of the Spirit, who would be given to everyone believing in him….
To those of you who seem to be stuck and don’t know what to do to get unstuck, you need to quiet the inside voice of worry and regret, and seek the Lord for wisdom. Do not rely on your own ideas that come from frustration and desperation, and refuse to allow emotional reactions to motivate you. Be Patient and at Peace for the Lord will show you the next step and the way out of your dilemma if you will truly listen to Him through the Holy Spirit as you read His Word.
Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.
It is easy to make assumptions about the path we are on. If God’s Spirit has not enlightened our reasoning, we are inclined to make the wrong choices. Our choices seem right at the time, but later we discover these choices have led us away from God because they were based on our own reasoning.
Acknowledge God in all your ways today. Lean completely on Him to reveal His direction for your life. If you do so, He will direct you to the desired destination He has for you
God, You don’t call the qualified, but You qualify Your called out ones. Thank You for being always faithful to us every step of the way.
I know Your Word is ALL true but often don’t take the time each day to claim these truths! Help me Lord that I will begin each day praising your name first thing when I awake and finding more truths to Trust in. Lord I desire to deepen my relationship with you! I want to love you more! I want my first thoughts of the day to be praises of your Holy name. Keep qualifying me Lord for Your Glory and my joy. Amen