5/22/2007
Reading for the Day: Pr: 22, Ps: 22, OT: Est 4 – 6, NT: Rom 12 - 13
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Scripture:
Rom 12:1-2 mind transformation, 13:14 imputing Christ, no provisions for the flesh.
Observation:
I’ve observed that the battlefield is in the mind. From our point of view, volition is the starting point of salvation. Love requires a response, if it is not within my ability to respond then it is meaningless. Therefore, I have to decide and be willing for my mind to be transformed.
Since the righteousness of Christ is imputed or credited into my account; in the eyes of the Holy One of Israel, I am righteous. This grace is bestowed upon me not because of any merit I have or what I did, it is based on what He did. All this He has done because of His love for people of the world. For He is not willing that any should perish but come to repentance.
Application:
My decision to follow Jesus did not stop at the start of conversion; it is still on going until I depart from this world by means of death or the rapture. I examined myself to see if I decided to be transformed in my mind; the enormity of the responsibility and implication made me cry out to the Lord. I’ve realized that even by indecision, I could lose eternity. Therefore, the smartest thing to do is to surrender everything to God. Thank You Lord, but I can’t handle this so I’ll give it to You.
With this decision, God’s righteousness is fulfilled. I am a new creation and righteous before God. I am undeserving of all what God has done for me; truly His kindness leads me to repentance. Since I am dead to sin and sin has no dominion over me: there shall be no provisions for the flesh.
Prayer:
Blessed be YHVH King of the universe, for Justification is of Him, through the Sanctification of the Son and to the Glory that awaits us in the Holy Spirit. Father, I can never thank You enough for salvation and for the sure confidence that You made me Heaven bound. Help me day to day as I journey through life to be a good representative of Your Name. Help me lift Your banner high as a soldier representing the Kingdom. Help me give my all to You. There are things unsaid, there are desires not mentioned but Lord, You look at my heart. May the words of my mouth and the thoughts of my heart bless Your Name. Whichever things that are not good in your sight, cure me and I trust You’ll provide. All this I pray in the Name of the New Adam, Jesus the Messiah and King. AMEN.
