Yesterday was not without its conflicts in body, mind and soul, but God prevails and preserves the mind and heart stayed on Him.
“God preserve me from living a life which conforms to the general pattern. Oh to live above the world in public duty and in private thinking.” – Jim Elliot
In my morning readings, God reminded me from 1 Peter 2:13-14 that I am to be subject to the governing authorities … as they are sent by God for the purpose of punishing those who do evil and praising those who do good. From such admonition, God reminded me that it is His will for my life to be doing good, and not using my freedom as a cover-up for evil. It is the intent of the Gospel not to just save my soul, but change my very living … “live as people who are free!” (1 Pt 2:16) The rendering of free is meted out in such means …
- HONOR everyone … (see: Romans 12:10)
- LOVE the brotherhood … (see: Hebrews 13:1)
- FEAR God … (see: Ecclesiastes 12:13)
- HONOR the emperor … (see: Proverbs 24:21 … Fear the Lord and the king, and do not join with those who do otherwise.)
Again I stated, it is the intent of the Gospel to change my conduct, so that my conduct boasts of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. So preserve me Lord from living a life conformed to the general pattern of this world!
Romans 12:2 (NKJV) And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
Peace & Glorify~
