How often do we have to stop and realize just how much we depend on the strong arm of the Lord in our lives? It should be every minute of every day. We are like sheep~dumb and unable to even feed ourselves~without the leadership of our Shepherd. God tells us His mercy endures forever. Look up Psalms 136 in your spare time. What a comfort!! We most likely go through each day never even comprehending how we are loved and protected by our Heavenly Father, who has sent His Ministering Angels to watch over His children. How then should we live? Yes, how then should we live?
We have an enemy who delights in dragging us down, using any weapon available. One way is through our past. Satan wants us to stay bound, but Jesus wants us to live each day new. Paul urges us to forget those things that are behind and reach to that which lies ahead. We have the tools, thanks to the finished work of Jesus, to put the past in the past, to forgive ourselves, as He has forgiven us our sins. 2 Cor. 5:17 reads, "...if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature..." Only through Christ can we succeed and defeat the Devil in our lives. Through Him we are worthy, the grace of God makes us worthy~it's all about Jesus!!!!
