“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.
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