Musick-al Note # 290
Our efforts to grow spiritually may seem to five such small returns that we become discouraged with ourselves. Perhaps this comes as a result of not truly recognizing our true position in life and our proper relationship with God. Sometimes we want to live in a “what might have been” world and confuse our minds relative to the real world of our lives. We need therefore to truly evaluate ourselves by looking into the “perfect law of liberty”, the New Testament. Instead of saying, “If only” and “It might have been”, we need to accept ourselves, not only with all our limitations and shortcomings, but also with our aspirations, strengths and capabilities. We must accept the fact that we have sinned and must be redeemed. Christ Jesus is the redeemer of those who obey him (Hebrews 5:9). We are made a child of God in obeying Christ (Galatians 3:26-27) and use the good in our lives in service to him while weeding out those things that are destructive.
God’s Word is a source of strength to all who will make a serious effort to study and understand it. Prayer to God, the Father, will further strengthen us because we reach the maker of the world, the sustainer of all things who loves every man and gives freely to them. God continues to be the greatest power in the universe and His interest in us has not lessened. He answers the prayer of those who truly seek to follow Him. Our fellow-Christians are also a source of help and strength as we confide in one-another in love.. Mutual help is a must if we are to live faithfully in this life. One cannot live alone for man has always needed fellowship and he has never changed into a self-sufficient being thus we must give and accept the fellowship of other Christians.
Gordon Musick
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