“Which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills everything in every way.” Ephesians 1:23 NIV
Warren Wiersbe (Be Rich [Victor Books], p. 30) tells of the late, wealthy newspaper publisher, William Randolph Hearst. He spent a fortune collecting art treasures from around the world. One day he found a description of some valuable items that he felt he must own. So, he sent his agent abroad to search for them. After months of searching, the agent reported that he had finally found the treasures. They were already in Mr. Hearst’s warehouse. Hearst had been searching for treasures that he already owned! If you are a Christian, God’s mighty power is already yours, but perhaps, like Mr. Hearst, you are not aware of what you possess. Are you experiencing God’s mighty power to overcome temptation and live a holy life? If not, you should call upon our Lord to open the eyes of your heart so that you will know the surpassing greatness of His power toward you. If you have no desire to overcome sin and to represent Christ on this earth, you may not have experienced the power of being raised from spiritual death to spiritual life. Ask God to give you new life in Him. Then live according to His mighty power. Some questions to reflect upon: What evidence is there that you have experienced God’s mighty power in salvation? What signs should raise some doubts about this? Which is a more certain evidence of God’s saving power: Performing miracles or a godly life (Read Matthew 7:21-23)?
PRAYER THOUGHT
Lord Jesus, may we never forget what we already have in You.
PRAYER FOR TODAY
Lord Jesus, may we never forget that You have, through Your indwelling Holy Spirit, given us everything we need to live a godly life through Your Church, in this world in which we find ourselves. AMEN
INTERNATIONAL BIBLE READING ASSOCIATION (IBRA)
Joshua 6:1-14
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