In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it’s easy to lose sight of our spiritual essence. Yet, as believers, we are called to recognize that we are not merely physical beings but spirits with a divine purpose, housed within a temporal body.
The Scriptures remind us in 1 Thessalonians 5:23: “Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” We are tripartite beings, intricately woven together by the hand of our Creator.
Central to our spiritual journey is the pursuit of intimacy with God. Jesus Himself emphasized the importance of being born again, stating in John 3:3, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” Through spiritual rebirth, we are granted the privilege of communion with the Almighty, enabling us to hear His voice amidst the noise of the world.
Attempting to commune with God without undergoing this transformative experience leaves us vulnerable to the deceptive whispers of familiar spirits. As 2 Corinthians 5:17 declares, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” Embrace the invitation to new life in Christ, embarking on a journey of intimacy and spiritual growth.
The Scriptures caution against the dangers of seeking divine revelation outside the confines of salvation. In Deuteronomy 18:10-12, we are warned against engaging in occult practices: “There shall not be found among you anyone who burns his son or his daughter as an offering, anyone who practices divination or tells fortunes or interprets omens, or a sorcerer or a charmer or a medium or a necromancer or one who inquires of the dead, for whoever does these things is an abomination to the Lord.”
True intimacy with God is cultivated through a lifestyle of faith and obedience. Romans 10:17 affirms, “So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.” As we immerse ourselves in the Word of God, our faith is strengthened, enabling us to walk boldly in His truth.
Our earthly sojourn is imbued with divine purpose and appointed times. Ecclesiastes 3:1 reminds us, “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” Let us, therefore, seize the moment and run with endurance, pursuing the fulfillment of our God-given destiny.
In the pages of Scripture, we discover the blueprint for our lives. Psalm 119:105 declares, “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” Let us anchor ourselves in the truth of God’s Word, discerning His will and aligning our lives accordingly.
As we navigate this journey, God equips us with all we need. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 assures us, “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.” Let us, therefore, embrace our spiritual identity, walking in obedience and fulfilling the purposes for which we were created.
The Message Bearer, Cornelius Bella
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