‘Is the Word of God tremendously penetrating and sharp in me as
I hand it on to you, or does my life betray the things I profess to teach? I
may teach sanctification and yet exhibit the spirit of Satan, the very spirit
that persecutes Jesus Christ. The Spirit of Jesus is conscious of only one
thing— a perfect oneness with the Father. And He tells us, “Take My yoke upon
you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find
rest for your souls” (Matthew 11:29).
All I do should be based on a perfect oneness with Him, not on a self-willed
determination to be godly. This will mean that others may use me, go around me,
or completely ignore me, but if I will submit to it for His sake, I will
prevent Jesus Christ from being persecuted.’ CHAMBERS
I am very aware that the devotions I write are
sometimes piercing, may sometimes seem harsh .. but I must tell you that they
are just as piercing and harsh for me. I
share what the Lord tells me .. what He sees in my heart … All of us are on a
journey. The path is steep … and
requires sure footing. Our tendency is
to stray. God has given us His Word and
Spirit to show us and teach us. “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful
for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the
servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17
Since scripture is spiritual it requires God’s
Spirit for understanding. I know that many
reading this .. know this .. but we so
easily forget this as we live out our lives day to day. We forget that we must stay connected to the
Vine every day. “No branch can bear
fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless
you remain in me. Jesus said , “I am the
vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear
much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. If you do not remain in me, you
are like a branch that is thrown away and withers … “ John 15:4-6
The straying begins with a thought like, ‘I don’t
have time today .. but I’m good .. I will get back to it tomorrow” As
Christians we are totally dependent upon our constant connection with
Jesus.
Bondye Beni Ou (God Bless You)
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