Your Identity in Christ
Every Wednesday highlights part of who we are as God’s children.
Pondering Point
Jesus invites people into a world that the Apostle Peter describes as “participating in the Divine nature” and “escaping the corruption in this world caused by evil desires” (2 Peter 1:4). Elsewhere Peter describes the evil spiritual realm as warring against your soul (1 Peter 2:11). Jesus has much to teach us and seeks to draw us to Himself that might learn from Him how to live in such environments.
In Christ, I am called and accepted, making me a disciple who is following and learning from Jesus.
Prayer Prompt
Ask the Holy Spirit to remind you of all that Jesus taught so you can better participate in His Divine nature and escape the corrupting evil desires. Consider tying it to Matthew 28:19-20 where the disciples were told to go make disciples who would learn all that He had commanded.
Micro-Meditation
Psalm 34:8-11
- O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.
- O fear the Lord, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him.
- The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the Lord shall not want any good thing.
- Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the Lord.
Read the versus of the Psalm.
Mark the words or phrases that catch your attention.
Meditate: talk (or better, write) with God about those words. Ask him to impress things upon your heart and mind; expect responses.
Teaching or Command of God
Psalm 32:9
Do not be like the horse or the mule, which have no understanding but must be controlled by bit and bridle or they will not come to you.
The Promise
Psalm 119:169
May my cry come before you, LORD; give me
understanding according to your word.
Pondering Point
Remember that our Psalmist here (David) spent years on the run with water, food, and safety in short supply. Don’t confuse daily comforts with daily needs. Ask God for proper perspective on this matter of daily bread in your life.