Today's Word of Blessing

LIVING IN GOD'S WILL

The world and its desires pass away, but the man who does the will of God lives forever.    (1 John 2:17)

  Dearly beloved, doing God’s will brings joy into your life.

One day, I was reading an article about film stars. The writer noted that all of them were young men and earned crores of rupees. But when I read about their lives, I saw that most of them were addicted to drinks and drugs.

Losing their peace of mind, they often committed suicide. Sometime back, we read in the newspapers that a famous actress aged 19 committed suicide by falling from a multi-storeyed building. What a tragedy!

The Bible says, “The world and its desires pass away, but the man who does the will of God lives forever” (1 John 2:17). The fashions of this world pass off. Lust of the eyes, lust of the flesh, the pride of life and the glory of the world- all these will pass away. But those who do the will of God will endure not only in this world but even beyond it.

That is why Lord Jesus told satan: “Get behind me satan. You shall not tempt me.” He did not aspire for the world’s riches and glory. God was enough for Him.

Joseph also said likewise. In Genesis chapter 39, we see how he was tempted to a wrong relationship. When his master’s wife enticed him to a sinful relationship, he spurned it saying: “How then could I do such a wicked thing and sin against God?" (Genesis 39:9). He desired to stand fast for God.

How was Lord Jesus able to resist the sinful pleasures offered by satan? He was filled with the Holy Spirit in abundant measure (John 3:34). Joseph also was filled with the ‘Spirit of God’ (Genesis 41:38). Hence he did not yield to sin. He stood firmly for God and ultimately became the prime minister of that country.

When you are filled with the Holy Spirit in an unlimited measure, God gives you the strength to resist the attractions of the world. He will enable you to love Him with all your heart. Above all, He will exalt you and honour you.

Prayer:

Loving Lord Jesus,

I want to do your will. Fill me with the Holy Spirit in abundant measure. Give me the strength to resist and walk away from evil ways. Teach me to choose the right path of life. Help me to live according to your will that I may inherit your blessings.

I ask this through Christ our Lord

Amen.