Passage of the Day:
Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of[g] your evil behavior. 22 But now he has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation— 23 if you continue in your faith, established and firm, and do not move from the hope held out in the gospel. This is the gospel that you heard and that has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant, Colossians 1:21-23.
Reflection:
Alienated refers to feeling isolated or estranged. When the apostle Paul tells church members from Colosse about being alienated from God, most Christians don’t realize the spiritual source behind this alienation, John 8:44. Rather than keep in step with the Holy Spirit, Galatians 5:25, I find myself listening to the Father of All Lies. Subsequently, maintaining a stable and steady faith has been unattainable for me due to doubting thoughts which has led to unbelief.
Prayerful Action:
The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. 5 We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ, 2 Corinthians 10:4-5.
Preparing Your Fields to Bear Spiritual Fruit:
Discipline, goal setting and focus only takes you so far in life. Acquiring a stable and steady faith involves tapping into the spiritual realm. The only way to combat and defeat the Father of all Lies is relying on divine power to demolish demonic strongholds negatively influencing your life. Therefore, if you want to bear spiritual fruit this summer, start taking your thoughts captives and make them obedient to Christ. Use God’s Word to prepare and protect your mind from future attacks.
Song of the Day:
Before you slip any further away from God this summer, ask the Lord to steady you. May the lyrics of today’s song inspire you to seek a stable and steady faith for the future.
by Jay Mankus
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