Today’s Reading: Exodus 17-18, 1 Samuel 20-21, 2 Chron 5, Jeremiah 1-2 Joel 3, Job 34, Psalms 64-65, Mark 6, 2 Corinth 3-4
Man has for ages searched for the path back to God. We have sought God through man-made rules, restrictive disciplines and legalistic regulations. But that is not the way. Like Paul says in Romans 10:2, they have “a zeal for God but not according to knowledge.” God’s new covenant is one not written on tablets of stone, but rather the tablets of our hearts by His Holy Spirit.
2nd Corinthians 3:6 He has made us competent to be ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter, but of the Spirit. For the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.
By the power of the Holy Spirit, we are gifted with the gospel that calls us to repent from sin and walk in righteousness. This walk of faith is not one of self-effort but rather the indwelling power that comes from the Holy Spirit. Our faith in Christ allows us to overcome self-indulgence, circumstances, and sufferings because our focus is on Christ as revealed through His Word. We walk by faith, not by sight.
2nd Corinthians 4:18 So we do not focus on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
In this world, we will face challenges. We will face trials. But because we have a deep, intimate knowledge of Christ and love of the Father, we can face today with faith. Faith is not blind hope or superstition. Rather, faith is trust based on our experiential, factual knowledge of the person and promises of God as revealed by Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. As we walk with Him, our faith grows stronger. Every trial, every victory, every answered prayer, forms within us a precious trust in the God who always fulfills His promises.
Prayer: Gracious Father, thank You for Your Spirit. Fill my heart with Your presence. I trust You in spite of my circumstances. Come to my rescue. Hear my cry and come to my aid. Fulfill Your promises to me in wonderous ways. In Jesus name, Amen.
Did this post bless you? What questions do you have about the faith? Do you have a question about what it means to follow Christ?