I do not know His design for me and mine, yet He has entrusted me with His promises and it is critical that I listen—keep my ears tuned into His will for me.
How do I stay tuned in? How do I stay the course?
Admittedly, it is difficult. We are so easily led down a path that takes us away from Him. Choices, whether it is to choose to say a word or extend a hand in friendship or anger, seems too easy. In either case, our choice has lasting impressions, for good or bad. Good choices leave a positive impression that marks us and others with an imprint that brings joy and edification that we may carry with us on our journey. While bad choices leave scars; scars pressed hard—to the point of bruising, that can debilitate us for a season, or even a lifetime.
To equip us to be ready for our choices, our Heavenly Father sent His Son to this realm, extending His hand, in the flesh, that His elect may spend eternity with Him. Then, after His Son completed His work, the Holy Spirit He sent. His promise kept.
Our Father has promised so much and delivered, and He continues to do so daily, to those that He has put into the hands of His Son and to all human-kind. We must decide how we will reciprocate. Will we choose to stand or will we falter? As His children, relinquishing our strength is really not an option. Is it?
We must fight the good fight as Paul wrote,
But flee from these things, you man of God, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance and gentleness. Fight the good fight of faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called, and you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.—1 Timothy 6:11-12
The Holy Spirit has been given to His children that we may die to the flesh and live for Him that we may have life!
...for if you are living according to the flesh, you must die; but if by the Spirit you are putting to death the deeds of the body, you will live. For all who are being led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God.—Romans 8:13-14
Therefore, we have all that we need to stand for our Lord—His Word and His promises—because His Word and His promises are the solid foundation we can build our life on. I pray He will give me the strength to lean on Him always. Amen!
