Has your heart ever been burdened not knowing what to do next? Have you experienced pain and the frustration of indecision when it seemed a decision needed to be made promptly? I wish I could tell you that I have a quick three-step process to cure what ails you but I don't. What I have discovered is the truth of the Scriptures which brings me much assurance and peace. "For 'who has known the mind of the Lord that he may instruct Him?' But we have the mind of Christ," (1 Corinthians 2:16 NKJV).
God's promises to His followers are all within the covers of the Bible waiting to be discovered. Let me try to demonstrate what I mean. For most children-and some adults-Christmas comes with much expectation and anticipation. The thought of a tree dressed in majesty and beauty, gifts piled underneath, displaying wrappings of red, blue, green and silver. Bows and ribbons flow gracefully from the rich tapestry of colour. The anticipation comes to a peak on Christmas morning when everyone eagerly waits to dive right in, peeling and pulling back the wrappings to see what lies inside. Once all is revealed, then the play can begin. Games and toys are played with. New cookware is used to prepare a feast. Those special items received are treasured deeply.
This is a picture of God's promises to us. Once we hear and understand the gifts and treasures in the Bible, we can begin to claim them and apply them to our lives. This particular passage from 1 Corinthians is exciting because we can have the mind of Christ. As believers in Jesus Christ, we have the awesome privilege of being the dwelling place for the Holy Spirit. Through the power of the Holy Spirit we can take our thoughts captive to Him (2 Corinthians 10:5) and wait on His timing and answers to our concerns and questions.
May you find your strength and power in Him,
Natalie
Dear glorious and gracious heavenly Father,
Thank You for the promises in the Bible. Lord, in Jesus name, I pray You will open up the truths as they apply to me and give me the mind of Christ. Lead me O Lord and teach me Your way. Thank You for Your leading and guiding. Forgive me and cleanse me of all unrighteousness that I may be Your shining light in this world where You have placed me. May everything I do bring You glory and honour. In the mighty and powerful name of Jesus I pray, Amen.
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