Glory Givers
SUP With Me: Words of Inspiration
Our relationship with Christ Jesus requires sobriety and vigilance.
We must be intentional to live each day devoted to the Lord and His will for our lives.
Remaining submitted and committed to God is sustained through the intentional posture of seeking Him.
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” -Matthew 5:6
What is a life that is acceptable to God?
A life acceptable to God; one that lives in humility, gentleness being patient and bearing with one another in love. (scripture reference: Ephesians 4:1-2)
Without the demonstration of God’s love, you cannot live a life that is pleasing to Him. This is why we must present ourselves to Him as a living sacrifice, Holy and pure, that His love and will can be manifested through us.
There is a standard that has been set for the people of God and those that love Him will honor His Holy word.
Ephesians 5:3-5 provides a clear understanding of how we as God’s children are to present ourselves as a Holy and Living sacrifice before the Lord, which is acceptable in His sight.
Ephesians 5:3-5
3 But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people.
4 Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving.
5 For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a person is an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.
How do we live in Holiness and Righteousness as God desires?
In Christ Jesus we are born again and transformed in our mind. The old self and ways of living are now submitted to God in exchange for His will for living, thinking, and being. Our old self was corrupt by deceitful desires that drew us away from God. Now, when we accept Christ Jesus into our hearts, we are accepting His truth. He transforms our minds giving a new way of thinking that aligns with His purpose and desire for our lives. (scripture reference: Ephesians 4: 20-24)
You are now a new creation having a new mind and new desires, for you have been crafted to be like God living in true righteousness and holiness. We are no longer orphans, but we indeed have a Heavenly Father who has made a way to equip us to live in Holiness, Righteousness, truth, and victory while under His protection. We have the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit living on the inside of us making it possible to live just as God has purposed us as His people.
Closing Prayer
Lord, thank you for your word. Please meet us in our weakness and give us strength to be faithful and devoted followers of you. Help us to prioritize our relationship with you above all others. As we seek you, may we receive your will and direction while responding in obedience for the purpose of our lives. Strengthen us to remain steadfast in living the life you ordained for us to live and completing the things you equipped us to do. Help us to place your will at the forefront of our initiatives. Let us pursue life in all Holiness and Righteousness, to the Glory of your name!
In Jesus’ name, AMEN.
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