We
are engaged in a great spiritual conflict. We want to position
ourselves where we can best be used for the glory of God.
We
determine the outcome of this conflict for us by how we respond. The
plan of God is predetermined. The players are not. We have the
opportunity to choose the role we will play by our response to the
invitation of God. If we remain faithful and full of faith, we can
discern His direction when it comes. If we become distressed and
overwhelmed, the enemy will cloud our judgment and fill our hearts
with fear. If we maintain faith and assurance, the Lord will be our
fortress, our strong tower, our rock. How do we achieve the latter
and allow Christ to fight our battles? By applying Isaiah 40:31,
“...wait upon the Lord...” and Galatians 6:9, “...not be weary
in well doing...” Easier said that done, right?
It
all begins with an honest, faithful relationship with Jesus Christ.
Come to the cross and leave everything including yourself. Romans
12:1, “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God,
that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto
God, which is your reasonable service. 2And be not conformed to this
world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye
may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of
God.” When you give it all to Him, it becomes His property and all
belongs to Him. When you give it all to Him, the battle becomes His
battle. However, we must be strong in faith and leave everything
there. We cannot become distressed by circumstances and attempt to
take control again. Take your burdens to the Lord and leave them
there. Romans 8:28, “And we know that all things work together for
good to them that love God, to them who are
the called according to his purpose.” We must place our HOPE
entirely in the hands of God. It will not work any other way! That is
FAITH. When we place our faith in God through Christ, then He becomes
our hope. (To be continued).
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