“Straight Things Are Difficult”
Matthew 7:13-14
I, in myself could never live a Christian life, because something had to change within me, and that was because of what was coming out of me. When troubles and trials come, we must run to God, not away from Him, as some do. What makes a believer do this? He has something working on the inside, the Holy Spirit, praise God! I’m not saved because I do something, I do something because I’m saved. “In Jesus do I live and move and have my being.”
I must live according to Christs’ redemptive work in full obedience, like this; “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” When troubles come, and I haven’t been living as I should, my true character will show itself, if I fail, it will show that I’m out of practice. God help me, I need Him.
When a crisis comes, if I obey the Spirit, I’ll be able to stand firm on the promises of God, and what I’ve learned. Thank God that Salvation tests us through trials and tribulations. I am a son of God; I therefore am required to obey as a son. I’m thankful that God’s grace makes me look like Jesus and not a lazy good-for-nothing, laying around bleeding my father dry. Try humility, it will get you an audience with the King.
“The Picker”
A bed of roses,
Cannot be picked;
Without the picker,
Getting pricked.
~Tom Milam
Daily Jewel:
“I am required to obey as a son.”
Bible Reading Schedule: Psalm 72-77
Weekly Memory Verses: Psalms 23:1-6
A Psalm of David.
1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
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