Greetings,
Once you have been empowered by the Holy Spirit, you should never underestimate your ability to overcome whatever obstacle you may face, regardless of your personal limitations.
Colossians 3:8 (NKJV) – “But now you yourselves are to put off all these: anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy language out of your mouth.”
“You yourselves are to put off…” means that we aren’t “stuck forever” in our sinful and carnal habits. We can overcome all those self-destructive tendencies. But does that mean we can do it alone? Oh, no! God will give us the power to overcome, once we have made up our minds that those habits cannot stay!
So, do we ignore them and wait for God to take care of these problems for us? Never. That’s why Paul said “you yourselves” must take action. When we act, God will act right along with us. He will empower us, but God won’t do it by Himself. He will do nothing until we also begin to tackle those issues we humans must deal with.
Father God, help me to overcome those things that are so hurtful to me … that I still make excuses for or ignore. Give me the grace to face my own weaknesses and the strength to conquer them, in Jesus’ Name! Thank You for daily transforming me more and more.
Today, I’m worshiping with Geoffrey Golden and “Glory to the Lamb.”
We love you and are praying for you. Be INSPIRED!
Pastor