ACKNOWLEDGE HIM!
When our life situations are difficult, it is easy to find reasons why God might not be there for us. Perhaps we have done too much wrong – maybe we have not prayed “enough” or the devil will tell us, “It’s your time of judgment.” So often we think that God is looking for our performance, not realizing that he is most interested in our faith. I often say that the most important word in the Bible is “believe.” Hebrews 11:6 says,“Without faith (believing) it is impossible to please God, for those who come to him must believe that he is, and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.”
The power of God is released when someone believes him! No doubt, actions follow true faith, but you can be sure that trying to look at your performance to determine whether God wants to bless your future or not is a bad idea! The most righteous thing you will ever do is believe and entirely rest in God’s finished work at the cross through Christ! Look at what apostle Paul said.
Galatians 3:10-11 For all who rely on the works of the law are under a curse, as it is written: “Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law.” 11 Clearly no one who relies on the law is justified before God, because “the righteous will live by faith. If our life is based upon our works, then our God has become our self. Instead of trusting in God’s power, we trust in our self and our works to be right with him. Jesus said,“The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life. John 6:63
It is so critical that we acknowledge God as our complete answer. This is what it means to declare Jesus as Lord.Romans 10:9-10 God’s provision for our righteousness far exceeds any virtue that we could muster up! Isaiah said that all of our righteousness is as filthy rags. Isaiah 64:6 The answer for our life is acknowledging God for who he really is – our complete answer and source for all life!
Hosea 6:3 Let us acknowledge the Lord; let us press on to acknowledge him. As surely as the sun rises, he will appear; he will come to us like the winter rains, like the spring rains that water the earth.”
The one thing you have control of today is your mind. We must set our mind on things above!Colossians 3:1-3I challenge you to set your mind on what God says is true about you and him today! As your thoughts line up with the truth of God’s word, peace will be your lot and victory will be your way of life! Trust in him with all your heart today! Press on to…
ACKNOWLEDGE HIM!