“I am crucified with
Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the
life which I now live in the flesh, I live by the faith of the Son of
God, Who loved me, and gave Himself for me.” Galatians 2:20
The greatest secret I know about living a victorious life is this:
Holiness is not the way to Christ--Christ is the way to holiness.
We think, “If I could pray enough, live purely enough, study my Bible enough, or get my life holy enough, that would bring me closer to Jesus.That would bring me into a relationship with Him.”
But not so! It is Jesus Christ Who enables you to pray. It is Jesus Christ Who enables you to study the Bible. It is Jesus Christ Who enables you to live the pure life. Holiness is not the way to Christ--Christ is the way to holiness.
We can never work ourselves into being “holy enough” to qualify for
closeness with Jesus! Just as Elisha was identified with Elijah, so you
must be identified with the Lord Jesus Christ. It happens in
relationship--you must spend time with Him. We become like who we spend
time with.
Tattletale Confession
by Kevin Spear
Today's Bible Verse...
We pray this so that the name of
our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the
grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.—2 Thessalonians 1:12
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
I
can't think of a more lofty goal for today than that the name of Jesus
be glorified in what we do and say. But then Paul takes it a step
further — that we find our glory by being identified with him! As the
famed old hymn "Beneath the Cross of Jesus" says it, "my glory all the
cross."
My Prayer...
Father of majesty and might, please help me as I strive to plan what my daily activities will be and then prioritize those activities so that my focus and passion are on bringing you glory in all that I do, think, and say. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.
Today's Verse Illustrated
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