TOTD, Oct.05-07

Love Makes a Way

God's love is of such magnitude that it covers everything. Do you think that the same God Who saved you and set you free is going to condemn you? Satan, our enemy, is the condemner. God will conduct you of sin in your life, and He will show you the way out (in His Word and in your heart). The devil will condemn you and tell you (in your mind) there is no way out.

Therefore, [there is] now no condemnation (no adjudging guilty of wrong) for those who are in Christ Jesus, who live [and] walk not after the dictates of the flesh, but after the dictates of the Spirit.
--- Romans 8:1

My own reflection on this Thought:
* As Christ's follower, we should realize that we're not live after the dictates of the flesh, but after the dictates of the Spirit.
So many times in my life, I had a feeling that I didn't have enough strength to go on, not enough strength to carry on due to so many problems that I thought would never have any solution. But, God has proved His power again and again through the Holy Spirit that guided me all this time. Don't let ourselves being dictated by our flesh, but let the Holy Spirit take control! (-fon-)

Seek Counsel by Praying First

Don't run around seeking counsel from just anyone. Pray first, asking the Lord whether it is His will that you go to another human being for counsel r whether He desires to counsel you Himself.

However, I am telling you nothing but the truth when I say it is profitable (good, expedient, advantageous) for you that I go away. Because if I do not go away, the Comforter (Counselor, Helper, Advocate, Intercessor, Strengthener, Standby) will not come to you [into close fellowship with you]; but if I go away, I will send Him to you [to be in close fellowship with you].
--- John 16:7

My own reflection on this Thought:
* Sometimes we forgot to seek God when we're facing a problem. It's natural. Usually people will look for other people first, rather than looking for God.
But now, we have to act as a real Christian. Our dependence upon God must be on top of everyone else. Because human has their own limitation, but God is without limit, He's able to do things beyond our thoughts. Trust Him more! (-fon-)

Let Go of Reasoning

Reasoning " Why, God, Why?" is one of the things that causes confusion, steals our peace and ultimately, our joy.
Do you want to enjoy your life? Then "reasonings' will have to go!

... refute arguments and theories and reasonings and every proud and lofty thing that sets itself up against the [true] knowledge of God; and ... lead every thought purpose away captive into the obedience of Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One).
--- 2 Corinthians 10:5

My own reflection on this Thought:
* When you read TOTD above, you might think, why can't I do the reasoning? Why can't I ask WHY GOD? Does God create us with our thoughts, our brains, and our mind? Then, why can't we ask why?
Even He creates us with our thoughts, but He wants us to have the act of submission. We need to surrender all the reasonings in order to get a better relationship with Him. So that He would be our master, mastering our mind-our hearts- our spirit.
So, by the time that question appear again, we would bring it to God, until we find a new understanding-a new perspective in Him. Communicate all our thoughts with Him, I'm sure He'll guide us to the new understanding. (-fon-)