S)"20 'Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are recorded in heaven.'"
Luke 10:20 (NASB)
O) It's good to walk in authority. It's good to have miracles be a regular part of your life and your relationship with God. All of that is for naught if you are not truly saved, though. That brings up another point - you can experience genuine miracles without really having a relationship with God. This is evinced by the beast and false prophet in Revelation and also by Jesus' own words in Matthew 7:21-23. It's not enough to know who Jesus is, or even to access the power of His name. We must have relationship with Him. A lot of people chase the "experiences" with God instead of chasing God.
A) Relationships take work; they are not always convenient. Like in my marriage, I need to be committed to my relationship with God, regardless of how I feel. My feelings can deceive me and lead me astray. I invest my time, energy, and even my money, into my marriage and so I need to do the same things in my relationship with God. I cannot reduce my marriage to the moments that feel good, the amazing moments, and neither can I reduce my relationship with God to the same type of thing. So, I will study the Word, even when I'm exhausted. I will sing praises and worship Him, even when I feel bitterness, fear, or I'm distracted. When I pray to Him, I will listen as much as I talk. I will sacrifice myself for His will.
P) Father, thank You for showing me Your glory, Lord. I have witnessed Your miraculous hand many times in my life. If I never see another miracle in my life, though, You've already done more than I can ever deserve. I would give it all back, though, if it meant securing my place in Heaven. Holy Spirit, constantly shift my focus back to the eternal, and away from the temporal. All of the miracles I will ever see on Earth are still temporary effects unless they produce a permanent change of heart. I want to see miracles because it helps to acknowledge Your sovereignty, God, but I never want my life to be about miracles. Remind me of this daily, LORD. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
P) Father, thank You for showing me Your glory, Lord. I have witnessed Your miraculous hand many times in my life. If I never see another miracle in my life, though, You've already done more than I can ever deserve. I would give it all back, though, if it meant securing my place in Heaven. Holy Spirit, constantly shift my focus back to the eternal, and away from the temporal. All of the miracles I will ever see on Earth are still temporary effects unless they produce a permanent change of heart. I want to see miracles because it helps to acknowledge Your sovereignty, God, but I never want my life to be about miracles. Remind me of this daily, LORD. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
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