Philippians 2:13 - “ For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.”
For so many Christians, the most fundamental tenants of living a life for Christ seem to be the hardest things for them to master. They know doctrine, they have scripture memorized, they can show you how to be saved through scripture; yet, they can’t be faithful to the house of God, read their bible or pray.
Some things (such as doctrine, verses and the road to salvation) can be taught, as often many that grow up in church are taught in Sunday School. But most of Christianity is choosing to let Christ live through you. It is a matter of will.
My will, that of the carnal man, never feels like going to church, never feels like studying the Bible or any number of things that God asks a Christian to do. But praise God that my will is t what I rely upon to drive me to do such things.
This verse explains that God not only calls us to do His will but the Lord both does the work through us and puts His will in us. The carnal man’s desires pale in comparison to the conviction that comes when God reveals His will to us. Then once we submit, God’s omnipotent power uses earthen vessels to do what we could not do on our own.
Too many saints beat themselves up because they cannot will themselves into a victorious Christian life. You don’t have to. Instead of trying to force yourself into obedience, ask God to reveal and cement His will unto your heart. Yield yourself to service instead of forcing commitment. You didn’t will yourself into salvation, why would you be able to will yourself into a righteous life?
Stop trying and start trusting the God can do in us what He wills. Have faith that if we submit that He will show out.
Your fellowservant in Christ,
Bro. Jordan Foster
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