Tag: God the Father

Agree with God and Live in Peace

Our Daily Walk with Christ Devotional – October 17, 2024

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” —John 14:27

“Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.” —1 Corinthians 6:19-20, NIV

The Holy Spirit imparts the righteous attributes of Christ in us when we surrender our will to God. “Being a believer in Jesus is something that we do, and this is expressed in how we live and not just in a set of beliefs.” Our thoughts, spoken words, decisions, and actions reflect that we are children of 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, NIV

Through continuous prayer in Jesus’ earthly life, He surrendered himself daily to God, the Father. Jesus always possessed overwhelming love for God and His love was reflected through surrender and faithful obedience. Christ is our perfect example of how we must live every day by communing with God through prayer.

Daily surrender has its benefits. Prayer is the gateway to receive God’s guidance and protection from spiritual warfare and physical harm. The surrendered believer who faithfully seeks God’s guidance is blessed with joy, peace, and a life without suffering consequences. Through the Holy Spirit, we receive spiritual wisdom, Jesus’ Divine strength to live holy, and the power to overcome sin.

“In the beginning, God created the heaven and the earth. And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.” —Genesis 1:1-2

“The Holy Spirit is the Breath of Life in the Soul.” Although manifested on the day of Pentecost, the Scriptures clarify that God, the Holy Spirit was present with God, the Father, and God, Jesus the Son before this earth was created. Although this is a mystery to our human minds, we use our faith to believe in the sovereignty and omnipotence of the Holy Scriptures which are the Voice of God.

Surrender and faithful obedience invite the presence of God into our lives and indicate that we agree with His purpose and plans for our lives. Never forget that God’s ultimate goal is to save our souls, give us eternal life, and possess a spirit of peace even though we face temptations and severe trials. God’s love prompted Him to give His only Son so we can be redeemed and not suffer the final death which is the penalty for sin. And for this, we owe God our love and loyalty expressed through our sacrificial gift of ourselves to His Will and Way.

Prayer: Lord God today we come into agreement with You by surrendering ourselves to Your will, purpose, and plans for our lives. We ask for the forgiveness of our sins and to strengthen us in our weaknesses. As we seek You through prayer and study of the Scriptures, Lord, we ask You for the anointing, presence, and power of the Holy Spirit to guide us through life’s tumultuous journey. Thank you for hearing and answering our prayer that we ask in Jesus’ Holy Name, Amen.

“But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you [setting you on a firm foundation] and will protect and guard you from the evil one.” —2 Thessalonians 3:3, Amplified Bible

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Are You Making Good and Godly Decisions?

Our Daily Walk with Christ Devotional – October 14, 2024

“LORD, I know that people’s lives are not their own; it is not for them to direct their steps.” —Jeremiah 10:23

In this world, “The Game of Chance” has many players who take risks daily by making choices that reap negative consequences. Because the unrighteous rely on their educational achievements, strategic thinking, and prior experience, we expect them to make mistakes. “But the way of the wicked is like deep darkness; they do not know what makes them stumble” (Proverbs 4:19).

“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. 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 3:5-8

The Scriptures provide direction and protection for Christian believers. Yes, anyone can gain intellectual knowledge by studying the Bible, but true heart conversion and Sanctification are revealed by humility, daily surrender, and faithful obedience to God. Jesus forewarns us that our plans are built on a foundation of sand when we exclude Him.

“Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me.” —John 15:4

To abide in Christ is to pray continuously for His Divine guidance. We pray and Jesus answers our prayers through the Holy Spirit who speaks to us through our thoughts and the Scriptures. Seeking God through prayer, receiving an answer [and yes, sometimes the answer is to “Be Still”] invites God to guide us and intervene with His Sovereign power. Every godly decision results in victory because God always wins!

The Destruction of Jericho
“Now Jericho was securely shut up because of the children of Israel; none went out, and none came in. 2 And the Lord said to Joshua: ‘See! I have given Jericho into your hand, its king, and the mighty men of valor. 3 You shall march around the city, all you men of war; you shall go all around the city once. This you shall do six days. 4 And seven priests shall bear seven trumpets of rams’ horns before the ark. But on the seventh day you shall march around the city seven times, and the priests shall blow the trumpets. 5 It shall come to pass, when they make a long blast with the ram’s horn, and when you hear the sound of the trumpet, that all the people shall shout with a great shout; then the wall of the city will fall down flat. And the people shall go up every man straight before him.’ ” —Joshua 6:1-5

Joshua received God’s instructions to march around the city of Jericho. Imagine the unbelief of Jericho’s inhabitants who thought the walls were impenetrable. In Isaiah 55, verses 8-9, “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.”

God’s ultimate desire when He gifted the life of His Son, Jesus was to save our souls. Our plans should extend well beyond our earthly lives. We plan for the future not as unbelievers chasing fame and fortune, we walk in Jesus’ footsteps by committing ourselves daily to God, “Not my will, but Your will be done.”

“Do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion, In the day of trial in the wilderness…” —Hebrews 3:8

In this life, we choose to accept God’s Plan of Redemption through prayerful surrender and faithful obedience. We deny ourselves by not participating in the sinner’s rebellious Game of Chance. Either we will live for ourselves or live for God. If we choose God then our reward of mansions and living in a perfect and sinless New Heaven and New Earth for eternity is promised to us by Jesus who will return to this Earth as KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.

Where do you stand? A Player who bows to no one by following their thoughts and inclinations or a Servant of the Most High God who reverently bows to His Divine Sovereignty by seeking His will and ways?

Prayer: Lord God, in humility, we bow to Your Sovereign Kingship asking for Your Divine Guidance and blessings on our lives. We pray for Your direction and protection from the enemy who seeks to kill and destroy our lives. Teach us to hear Your Voice. We thank You and ask this prayer in Jesus’ Righteous Name, Amen.

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