A Little Revelation

Sometimes I think we as Christians live as though we are poverty stricken spiritually. Although we have inherited the riches of grace, forgiveness, victory over sin, worry, fear, doubt, condemnation, sanctification etc.. we continue to live as though we had not. I know for myself, I claim to believe Gods word. I claim Jesus as my savior, and God as my father. I claim to be forgiven. I claim victory in the cross. I claim eternity as my future home. More often than not, all the while living as though I have none of these things. Its so easy to allow our fluctuating emotions and circumstances to dominate our thinking, thus, controlling our actions and course of life. Why is it so difficult to live by faith in God's word, His promises, laying aside our thoughts, feelings, and ambitions? Last night, while talking with nick, he challenged us to begin living in God's promises daily. He said, "God tells us we are free, lets live like we are free". What a simple, yet wise statement! Even though our emotions and our minds scream at us differently, lets live in Christs promises. I am forgiven in Christ. Shall I not live as forgiven? I am righteous in Christ. Shall I not live as righteous? I am accepted by God in Christ. Shall I not live as accepted? I am blameless and holy in Christ. Shall I not live as though i am blameless and holy in Gods sight? There is so much freedom in these truths. I have known these truths for many years, but for some reason, never grasping the concept that if i neglect to consciously live by them daily, my life will be affected negatively. I have realized that the enemy has the ability to prey on my emotions and penetrate my thoughts, and when i become infiltrated by his lies, i become ineffective in my walk with the lord and paralyzed in my life, unable to move forward. If i meditate on Gods words, His promises, it doesn't matter how i feel, or what my circumstances are. God's promises still stand. His truths are secure. That is what it means to put the armor of God on! If i train my mind to relish in God's promises, my heart will be guarded against my fear, worry, etc.. I just thought this was worth sharing. It encourages me huge! I hope it does the same for you!