"Then He [Jesus] said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross DAILY (sic) , and follow Me." - Luke 9:23
Being a Christian is a daily thing. It is not like putting on a favorite shirt, but some days it is in the dirty clothes so you pick another one. It is more like putting on your glasses so you can see clearly. We have to be intentional about the way we live and who we live for. There is a song, chorus actually, that was popular in the '70s, called Day By Day.
"Day by day, oh, dear Lord, three things I pray. [1] To see thee more clearly. [2] Love thee more dearly. [3] Follow thee more nearly, day by day" - by Godspell, Song: Day By Day
To see (to understand the Truth), to love (embrace and commit to the truth) and to follow (to submit and obey the Truth in word and deed). Seems like not a bad prayer to start the day with. Living the Christian life must be intentional. There is no spiritual cruise control or automatic pilot. We must be alert and aware of who we are as Christians as we live out each day on this planet. When we think that we can neglect our faith and its disciplines (put it off until later) - the Word, Meditation, Praying, Witnessing and keeping Jesus in the center of all of it - well, we are in trouble.
"Beware, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief in departing from the living God; but exhort one another DAILY (sic), while it is called “Today,” lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. For we have become partakers of Christ if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast to the end" - Hebrews 3:12-14
Reflecting on there verses in Hebrews I am reminded of why I write these devotions.
Think about it – Pray about it – Believe it – Walk in it. Let your light shine and give God the glory.
By Faith Alone By His Grace Alone And For His Glory Alone
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