Just thinking of the work of the presence of God in our lives, and I am so blessed today, knowing that he has me in His hands, and no man can take me out of His hands. I think of all the promises given to man, and yet man in himself is not able to keep that which he promises at his best state. We are often infected with our own limitations, and insufficiency’s which may be many. But I love this promise and provision from our Savior. Ephesians 3:17-20 “That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height: and to know the love of Christ,(listen now), which passes knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fullness of God.” This next verse is my focus. Many are babes in Christ, and many have been believers for many years, but have possibly not been taught the value of a single verse which is able to set one free. Listen to this verse and weep for joy. “Now unto him, (Jesus the Christ), that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us.” He is our provision! And he gave us the Holy Spirit!
My heart and spirit is jumping up and down with joy, that the expression of God takes us into the fullness of God, giving us that which is His to give, life and it more abundantly, causing our hearts to rejoice and be glad. And recognize that by that power that works in us, is moving to equip us for all things, and gives or enables us to not only run the race set before us, but impart by the Holy Ghost these great promises, so are arsenal is filled with the provision of God, to put to flight our adversary, and by the Word of God we are equipped to rebuke the devil while giving glory to God. In Hebrews 10:19 as a starting point, we read: “Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, by and new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh; and having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the profession of faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised.) One of the things I have found over the years, is that people have a tendency to forget promises and admonitions from God. Paul wrote in 2ndCorinthians 10:5, “Casting down vain imaginations, and every high thought that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing every thought into obedience of Christ.” In Proverbs 6:18-19 we read, and we must understand our adversary. “An heart that devises wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief. A false witness that speaks lies, and he that sows discord among brethren.” Many don’t recognize that second part! A seed is planted and when thought about can and at times does bring actions that are sensual, demon inspired, and we read in Psalm 38:12 that David understood that reality. “They also that seek after my life lay snares, and they that seek my hurt speak mischievous things, and imagine deceits all the day long.” But God is greater than our adversary, and by faithful continuance in the word we are not ignorant of His devices.
I am a very strong believer in the fact that we are saved by grace, through faith, a gift of God, not of works, and yet at the same time I have learned over these many years, that flesh is flesh, and the spirit is spirit, and in Romans 1:16 &17: “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believes: to the Jew first, and also to the Greeks. (Gentiles) For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written. The just shall live by faith.” As we read further in Romans 1 we find verse 21. Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were they thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.” Imagine with me and recognize that some in weakness get caught up in things that do not glorify God. But by the grace of God we continue in the things we have learned. The writer to the Hebrew believers said it well. “Hebrews 4:14, “Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities: but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.”
