for the attaining of all steadfastness and patience;
joyously giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified us to share in the
inheritance of the saints in Light.
Insights: It has been an exciting week of
discovering all the areas in which the Lord benefits our lives when we
surrender our will to Him. Today’s
verses give us five areas of provision found in a sacrificed life. Let’s jump into each of these with a
question. Do you ever feel like it would be easier to give up and not pursue the
things of God? Paul tells us when we
pursue God’s will He gives us a steadfast devotion to Him. Do you
ever get angry and lose your temper?
Paul tells us when we pursue God’s will He gives us a patient heart. Are you
ever sad or depressed? Paul tells us when we pursue God’s will He gives
us a joyful attitude. Do you ever feel like you are entitled to
things, praise, or positions? Paul tells us when we pursue God’s will He gives
us a thankful heart that recognizes the gifts God gives. In other words, we are no longer selfishly
expecting our wishes and desires, but rather are grateful for God’s wonderful
provisions. One last question, do you ever get weighed down thinking this,
whatever this is, is all there is to life? Paul tells us when we pursue God’s will He gives
us an eternal perspective. If we are
born again, then we are the saints in Light which will share in the inheritance
for which we are qualified. Our
qualification has nothing to do with our goodness, abilities, or activities. Our qualification has everything to do with
the receiving of Jesus’ gift of eternal life purchased in His death and resurrection. The point in seeing things in this life from
an eternal perspective is the hope it gives us when we face difficult
days. In other words, it helps us
recognize that this, again whatever this is for you right now, will pass. If it does not pass on this side of eternity,
it will when we see our Savior face to face.
These five resources are truly relevant as we pursue hard after the
Lord. Beloved, we have looked this
entire week at the benefits of a life which has sacrificed its self-will to the
will of God. I tell you, a life of sacrifice
is far greater than anything you could pursue in your self-will. Sacrifice for Jesus today!
Questions:
- Are you utilizing all of the gifts the Father bestows
on those who are surrendering their will to His?
- Is your heart comforted by the reality of our
eternality?
Prayer: Lord, thank You
for Your abundant provisions which are relevant for my daily walk and pursuit
after You. Continue Lord, to help and
guide me in the process of relinquishing my will and allowing Your will to be
all I hear and obey. Amen.
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