That is why we keep on talking to God about you since the day we heard about you. We ask him that you may know everything he wants you to do. We ask him that you may be very wise and that the Spirit will help you to understand.
We ask him that you will live the way the Lord wants you to live, so that you will please him in everything you do. We ask that you will do everything that is good. We ask that you will see the fruit from what you do. We ask that you will know more and more about God. God has wonderful power. And we ask him to give you all the strength you need to go through all your troubles, to be very patient in them, and to be happy. Thank the Father who has made us ready to be with the people of God who live in his light. (WE)
Colossians 1:9-12
| DAY 3—Children of the Kingdom need hold no fear. |
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No child of God need ever hold any fear over their ability to do God’s will. Go back and look at Philippians 2:13 in yesterday’s devotional. I’ve had to learn to live out of that verse. You can learn to live out of it too. It can change your life and bring you to a place in relationship with the Lord that will make you wonder why you’ve had to try so hard to live for the Lord. Instead of your living for Him, you can start letting Him live for you!
As the times become increasingly difficult and you don’t know how to make it through even one more day, just listen for the voice of the Lord. He’s waiting to speak to your heart. He wants to say to you, “You don’t have to go through this ordeal that is pressing down on you. I’ll go through it for you.”
Maybe you’ve been too busy trying to work things out for yourself, too busy to stop and listen for His precious voice. I know sometimes when we are so burdened with our own needs it’s hard to reach out to someone else in need. But, if we will do this then we can start hearing the voice of the Lord saying to us: “Let Me do that for you.”
I learned this lesson one night when I had to leave on a trip with my family in the middle of the winter with just had one dollar in my pocket. I spent some good time fretting and worrying and trying to figure out how in the world I could make that trip. Nothing would work. Instead of praying I was just developing a bad attitude. Then, in His mercy, He broke through all that and said, “You don’t have to make the trip. I will.” I’ve never forgotten that.
Isaiah 41:10—Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of My righteousness.
(MSG) 8-10 "But you, Israel, are my servant.
You're Jacob, my first choice,
descendants of my good friend Abraham.
I pulled you in from all over the world,
called you in from every dark corner of the earth,
Telling you, 'You're my servant, serving on my side.
I've picked you. I haven't dropped you.'
Don't panic. I'm with you.
There's no need to fear for I'm your God.
I'll give you strength. I'll help you.
I'll hold you steady, keep a firm grip on you.
DEAR LORD, our whole desire is beginning to turn toward Your Kingdom. As we look to You, make us to be mature sons and daughters in Your Kingdom. Teach us how to be givers of its wealth to others.
—Matthew 6:24-34
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