Saturday, July 12, 2014
God Makes Us Better
My wife and I were enjoying the Sabbath by discussing scripture. She mentioned a scripture that talks about having no glory in what we can do on our own but having confidence in God.
Philippians 3:3 For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh.
4 Though I might also have confidence in the flesh. If any other man thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the flesh, I more:
5 Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the law, a Pharisee;
6 Concerning zeal, persecuting the church; touching the righteousness which is in the law, blameless.
7 But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.
8 Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,
9 And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:
10 That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;
11 If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead.
In and of ourselves we can do nothing. Paul said of all of his accomplishments they were nothing compared to what God could do in him through Jesus. We have that same promise. God will help us get better if we will let Him. He loves us as our Father and wants the best for us. It may not be what we see but He sees the end from the beginning. We need to ask for His help and trust that He will give it.
Prayer
Father, we praise and exalt You. You alone are worthy to receive honor and glory. Bring Your kingdom in our lives today and everyday. Help us to be better. Forgive us as we stumble through life. Help us get back on Your path when we get off the path. Send us today Your deliverance, healing, and abundant provision. In Jesus’ (Yeshua’s) name. Amen.