Again we come back to the thought of "every man doing what is right in his own eyes". We get busy doing "for God" what we think is best instead of relying on his work in and through us. When we fail in our own strength, it gives us the opportunity to realize our limits and to learn to trust him completely, because God is big enough for the job. In every area of my life, every day, I need to say, "I can't but You can." And I need to do that before I fail, not after!
Isn't it funny how we can get very busy "doing for God what is best in our own eyes." I like what the author says on the bottom of page 31, "For any activity of yours or mine to produce righteousness, God Himself must be the source of it." I think Galatians 2:20 is the key, "I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me."
So very true and when we do things that God himself is not the source of that is when we get burnt out. We need Him! I am really good at admitting that after I fail miserably....but I know that "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Phil 4:13. Never give up and keep running the race...no matter what I feel like! I loved what Jerry said this Sunday about you can't be a Christian in neutral...you will always end up going backwards...so true! Gotta keep it in drive!
This weeks study made me think of the Scripture in John 15:5 "I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me, and I in him, he bears much fruit; for apart from Me you can do nothing." I kept thinking about this scripture and then read the preceeding verses. In verse 1 Jesus says "I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser." (NASB) What a wonderful illustration of our relationship with the Son and our Heavenly Father. This really spoke to my heart and how He is the source of all righteouness and how we can not do this on our own. Then I also decided to look up the word abide in the dictionary and a couple of the entries were "to submit" or "to remain". Looking forward to what this study holds for next week as I ponder on how I can apply this weeks lesson to my life.
Again we come back to the thought of "every man doing what is right in his own eyes". We get busy doing "for God" what we think is best instead of relying on his work in and through us. When we fail in our own strength, it gives us the opportunity to realize our limits and to learn to trust him completely, because God is big enough for the job. In every area of my life, every day, I need to say, "I can't but You can." And I need to do that before I fail, not after!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it funny how we can get very busy "doing for God what is best in our own eyes." I like what the author says on the bottom of page 31, "For any activity of yours or mine to produce righteousness, God Himself must be the source of it." I think Galatians 2:20 is the key, "I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me."
ReplyDeleteSo very true and when we do things that God himself is not the source of that is when we get burnt out. We need Him! I am really good at admitting that after I fail miserably....but I know that "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Phil 4:13. Never give up and keep running the race...no matter what I feel like! I loved what Jerry said this Sunday about you can't be a Christian in neutral...you will always end up going backwards...so true! Gotta keep it in drive!
ReplyDeleteThis weeks study made me think of the Scripture in John 15:5 "I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me, and I in him, he bears much fruit; for apart from Me you can do nothing." I kept thinking about this scripture and then read the preceeding verses. In verse 1 Jesus says "I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser." (NASB) What a wonderful illustration of our relationship with the Son and our Heavenly Father. This really spoke to my heart and how He is the source of all righteouness and how we can not do this on our own. Then I also decided to look up the word abide in the dictionary and a couple of the entries were "to submit" or "to remain". Looking forward to what this study holds for next week as I ponder on how I can apply this weeks lesson to my life.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great verse Cindy. I'm so thankful that during the process of my submitting, he remains with me, just waiting for me. He is faithful!
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