Deuteronomy 30:11-14
Now what I am commanding you today is not too difficult for you or beyond your reach.
It is not up in heaven, so that you have to ask, "Who will ascend into heaven to get it and proclaim it to us so we may obey it?" Nor is it beyond the sea, so that you have to ask, "Who will cross the sea to get it and proclaim it to us so we may obey it?"
No, the word is very near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart so you may obey it.”
We make living for God so much more difficult than it really is. Another translation says that it’s not too “mysterious” or “grievous.” We keep searching for deeper truths when we haven’t even used the truths He has already given us.
After reading this scripture I was writing my prayer and I wrote, “Lord help me to . . .” All of a sudden it came to me, “Angela you’re always asking for help from somewhere out there as if you had to go up to heaven to get it or over a sea to find it – you’ve got all the help you need within you.” The Word of God has been deposited in my heart since I was four years old and the Holy Spirit dwells in my spirit. He is my constant source of help. I just have to choose to use His power. All the Word I need for now is in my heart already; I just need to live it.
Now I know for some of you this was no stark revelation! But it was like God had to hit me over the head – “you’ve got what it takes; just use it!” I’m a little thick skulled as my husband can attest. Sometimes I need the same truth thrown at me from different directions before I really get the point. Are you getting it?
God has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge (experiential) of Christ Jesus. We just need to use it. Quit looking for a magic potion, seven keys to this and three secrets to that.
Help is not on the way – help is HERE, so near – His Word implanted in our minds and hearts and His power living and moving within us.
Hallelujah!! I can do all things -- all things -- through Christ who infuses His power within me. I've got what it takes!
4 comments:
Great verses and commentary.
You know, I never read past the first verse. It's sounds like a modern day parent talking to their child about how simple it would be to follow the rules. Of course , after my distastous week, I am sure Angela wrote this entry for me and I'm also sure everyone else who reads it is thinking, Angela wrote that for her. I could have done it right if I had wanted to.
Hey, Angela wrote this for herself first!! Remember, we are in this together. We all need reminders of what we already know but aren't putting into action.
Angela,
What you wrote confirms what the Wow study "The Helper" is all about. We have the Holy Spirit WITHIN US, but so often we don't key into His wisdom and power. I'm praying that all our WOW ladies will "get it" and realize the fullness of the Holy Spirit's work following our salvation...to make us consecrated, holy and powerful women.
Amen to that Ginger!! What an unstoppable force -- cocnsecrated, holy, Spirit filled women. Watch out, here we come against the gates of hell! Timber....
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