Consecration to God – Steps 2 Success with Spiritual Solutions

God Is All-Knowing – His Thoughts and Ways Are Perfect

“Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus…” (Philippians 2:5).

“The mind is the governing center of the soul. Separate your mind from the world!”

“For My thoughts are not your thoughts,
Nor are your ways My ways,’ says the Lord.
‘For as the heavens are higher than the earth,
So are My ways higher than your ways,
And My thoughts than your thoughts.'” (Isaiah 55:8-9).

Through daily prayer and study of the Holy Scriptures, the Holy Spirit gives us the deepest understanding of “God’s Higher Thoughts and Ways.”

Relying on God for guidance in our thoughts, decisions, actions, and routine tasks reveals that we love and revere God.

Obeying God is not a burdensome task. Faithful obedience is worship, revealing that we honor God’s Sovereign Authority as the Creator and Sustainer of our lives.

“Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.” (Luke 11:28).

Faithful Obedience to the word of God reveals our desire to surrender, follow, obey, and worship Jesus Christ, our Savior, Shepherd, and Triumphant King.

Jesus Christ Is Our Ultimate Example of Faithful Obedience to God: “And He who sent Me is with Me. The Father has not left Me alone, for I always do those things that please Him.” (John 8:29).

Jesus proclaims that He always obeyed God. “Adopt the same attitude as that of Christ Jesus,” who prayed continuously, seeking the will and plans of God, the Father.

Before Christ came to this Earth, He was equal to God, the Father, so He had the same mind, thoughts, and power of God, His Father.

But as a human, developing from a baby to a man, Jesus had to learn obedience, and pray daily for God’s guidance, strength, the spiritual ability to discern people’s thoughts and intentions and the power to heal multitudes.

If Jesus, the Son of God had to pray daily for guidance, strength and power, how much more do we as human beings desperately need Divine Help?

God’s Invitation: “‘Call to Me and I will answer you, and tell you [and even show you] great and mighty things, [things which have been confined and hidden], which you do not know and understand and cannot distinguish.'” (Jeremiah 33:3, Amplified Bible).

Sadly, most believers do not have the desire to receive spiritual wisdom and growth and transformation. What reward can we expect when Jesus comes, if we refuse to obey God?

The failure to consecrate ourselves daily to God with surrender, prayer and surrender, and Bible Study prevents us from receiving the spiritual and physical blessings that God desires to give to us.

An Amazing Fact: In Heaven, God, the Son, Jesus Christ spoke the Holy Scriptures given to righteous men by the Holy Spirit.

Yet, when Jesus was born as a human, Mary, His mother had the responsibility of teaching Him the Old Testament Scriptures.

In Luke Chapter 2, instead of returning with His parents, The Boy Jesus stayed behind discussing the Scriptures with the rabbis who were amazed at His knowledge.

At the age of 12, through the Holy Spirit, God, the Father revealed to the Boy Jesus that He was the Son of God.

“And He said to them, ‘Why did you seek Me? Did you not know that I must be about My Father’s business?'” (Luke 2:49).

Jesus was required to obey his parents, yet when He asked this question, “Why did you seek Me?” Mary was reminded that Gabriel, the Angel told her that she would conceive through the Holy Spirit and give birth to the Son of God.

Praying, Waiting, and Obeying God’s Directives reveals the desire to serve God with humility and willingness to emulate The Life of Christ as written in the Holy Scriptures.

Reflection: “If you have no desire to become like Jesus, then what is the point of being a Christian?”

One of Satan’s most effective lies is that we can live as we desire and still remain in right standing with God and receive our reward of Eternal Life. But God tells us, “My people perish for lack of knowledge.” (Hosea 4:6).

The Bible Teaches Us God’s Righteous Expectations of Surrender and Faithful Obedience

“All Scripture is given by the inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction [training, discipline] in righteousness, that the man [and woman] of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.” (2 Timothy 3:16-17).

The Bible was given to us by God to learn His Righteous Character, how He intervenes in our lives, and keeps us connected to Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit, who guides our minds and actions by teaching us how to live righteously.

King David reveals the spiritual habit that keeps us from falling into temptation and sinning against God: “I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You.” (Psalm 119:11, NIV).

Do not believe the false teaching that Christian believers do not have to study the Bible. It is impossible for us to keep ourselves on the Narrow Path of Righteousness.

Obeying God’s Truth Keeps Us On The Narrow Path of Righteousness: “Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it.” (Matthew 7:13).

The Spiritual process of Sanctification is the daily transformation of our mind, character, and personality into the Righteousness of Christ’s Character, which requires active participation and cooperation with the Holy Spirit.

We choose our destiny. Our role in the Plan of Redemption requires that we work on our salvation by praying, studying, learning, and obeying the word of God, the Holy Scriptures.

David’s Prayer: “Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. Lead me in Your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for You I wait all the day long.” (Psalm 25:4-5, ESV).

God’s Truth Replaces Our Thoughts With His Higher Thoughts

“God guides us with His Omniscient Mind. [From daily surrender] You are being guided by the only Mind that can see the past, present, and the future in real time.”

God’s Truth Heals and Restructures Our Minds

“God’s Truth not only heals our hearts, it also rebuilds our minds. Repetition of the Scriptures weakens old thought patterns, replacing them with God’s Truth, Grace, Joy, and Peace.”

“I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.” (Philippians 4:13).

When we perceive ourselves as being redeemed by the precious blood of Christ and adopted into the Family of God, as His Sons and Daughters, day by day, we will seek God’s Divine Plans, and fulfill them through the Power of the Holy Spirit.

“He leads the humble in what is right, and teaches the humble His way.” (Psalm 25:9).

Lord God, we confess and repent for our sins of disobedience by following our thoughts and living as we desire. We ask You to give us a pure heart that desires to strive for the Righteousness of Christ. Today, we renew our covenant to faithfully obey and follow Jesus. We ask the Holy Spirit to sanctify us and to guide our steps. In faith, we ask this prayer in the Loving and Righteous Name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

Practical Messages For Living In Impractical Times

“The Authority of Jesus Questioned”

Matthew 21:23-27…

23 “Jesus entered the temple courts, and, while He was teaching, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him. ‘By what authority are you doing these things?’ they asked. ‘And who gave you this authority?’ “

24 Jesus replied, ‘I will also ask you one question. If you answer me, I will tell you by what authority I am doing these things. 25 “John’s baptism—where did it come from? Was it from heaven, or of human origin? ‘ “

“They discussed it among themselves and said, ‘If we say, From heaven, He will ask, ‘Then why didn’t you believe him?’ 26 But if we say, ‘Of human origin’—we are afraid of the people, for they all hold that John was a prophet.’ “

27 “So they answered Jesus, ‘We don’t know.’ Then he said, ‘Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things.’ “

“But why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do the things which I say?” (Luke 6:46).

The commitment to follow Christ has always required surrender and faithful obedience to His authority, which was given to Him by God, the Father.

When we fail to consecrate and commit ourselves to God through daily personal worship, our thoughts and actions supersede our spoken words.

But what we do not understand is that we are questioning God’s Authority, which places us in wilful rebellion against God’s Sovereignty.

“And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled himself by becoming obedient to death— even death on a cross!” (Philippians 2:8, NIV). Jesus’s earthly life reveals that obedience to God is non-negotiable.

Remain Faithful to God

“Let love and faithfulness never leave you; Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man.” (Proverbs 3:3-4).

Never Trust Your Own Thoughts

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him And He shall direct your paths. (Proverbs 3:5-6).

Reverence God Through a Spirit of Humility

“Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and depart from evil. It will be health to your flesh, And strength to your bones” (Proverbs 3:7).

Embrace God’s Promise of His Faithfulness

“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.” (Jeremiah 29:11).

Honor God’s Sovereignty, Because He Is God

“My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts,’ says the LORD. ‘And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine. For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so my ways are higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts.’ ” (Isaiah 55:8-9).

Our Allegiance and Loyalty Is To God, or To Ourselves

Reflection: By whose authority are you living your life? Every day, we choose our destiny, our choices and lifestyles reveal if we are obeying God, or not.

If we live according to our thoughts and desires, then we choose to forfeit our reward of The Crown of Life. Our only reward will be whatever we pursued and accomplished in our earthly lives.

Jesus’ Promise To the Faithful

“To the one who is victorious, I will give the right to sit with Me on my throne, just as I was victorious and sat down with my Father on His throne.” (Revelation 3:21, NIV).

Bible Study: Revelation 19, 21-22

Lord God, we ask forgiveness for the sins of self-reliance and disobedience. Cleanse us from all unrighteousness, and remove the stubbornness in our hearts. We desperately need Your Holy Spirit to baptize our hearts, and minds, so we can see life through spiritual eyes, and live a sacrificial life of obedience. Lord, we consecrate our lives to follow Jesus Christ, our Shepherd, and ask for the daily Spiritual strength, wisdom, and discernment required to live as overcomers. God, we acknowledge that You are the Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory, and ask this prayer in the Worthy Name of our Triumphant King, Jesus, Amen.

Spiritual Growth and Transformation Requires Active Participation

“I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.” (Galatians 2:20, ESV).

God’s Priority is to change our Character to prepare us for our reward of Eternal Life.

Are we cooperating with the Holy Spirit in the daily Spiritual process of growth and maturity [Sanctification]?

Pursuing the world’s temporary and meaningless prosperity, pleasures, and success are a waste of the Believer’s time and energy. We can take nothing with us to Heaven except a Righteous Character.

God promises to give us everything we need. Be content with what you have.

We are looking forward to a perfect life with Jesus in the New Heaven and New Earth.

Worship God in Spirit and Truth by consecrating yourself daily to follow Jesus Christ. Peace and Blessings.

Bible Study: Romans 12:1-2; Philippians 4

Lord God, we ask you to reveal any desire, habit, or behavior that would prevent us from receiving our reward of Eternal Life. In faith, we ask this prayer in the Righteous Name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

“I Am Coming Quickly!”

“I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also.” -John 14:2-3

Whether we are using our time wisely, or not to prepare for Kingdom Life, Jesus promised 3 times in Revelation 22 that He is coming again. Faithful obedience is revealed through a consecrated life of surrender and prayer, always seeking God’s will for the given day.

Earthly pleasures are distractions designed to satisfy our hearts desires, and separate us from God. Instead of wasting our precious gift of time to chase desires, we must redirect our focus on Christ by living a Faithful,
Christ-centered life.

Romans 12 instructs us on how to live the sacrificial life required by God to prepare every day for that Great Day. Peace and Blessings.

Lord God, we ask you to teach us how to live a sanctified life that is focused on You. In Jesus’ Holy Name, we pray, Amen.

The Commitment

“The Spirit and the bride say, ‘Come!’ And let the one who hears say, ‘Come!’ Let the one who is thirsty come; and let the one who wishes take the free gift of the water of life.” Revelation 22:17, NIV

Yes, God desires for us to come to Him based on His loving character but He never violates our Free Will of choice. Our lifestyle reveals whom we serve. True heart conversion is spiritually deeper than attending church once a week. We cannot only be churchgoers but must have a deep abiding love for God, only then can we worship Him in spirit and truth.

Second hand knowledge as a result of not studying the Bible for oneself will not prepare us to stand with steadfast faith [in the power of Christ] when tempted, or in times of persecution. We cannot use our strength to overcome temptations designed to separate us from God.

It is the willingness to consecrate and commit ourselves to God demonstrated by daily personal worship that strengthens our relationship with Jesus Christ. Winning the war against sin and our desires requires consistent praying for the Holy Spirit to empower us with Christ’s wisdom and strength, only then can we live as Victorious Overcomers in Christ Jesus.

“…are we not all in danger, especially the longer we are here, of setting ‘aside the humble simplicity of Christ and his apostles’ for the pomp, power, accolades, and temptations of the world? If we think we’re not, we are fooling ourselves.” ssnet.org

Lord God, we pray for the desire to look beyond this present Earth, and its promises of prosperity and pleasures designed to separate us from You. We pray for the anointing, power, and presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives. In Jesus’ Holy Name, Amen.

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