Your Identity in Christ

Jesus invites people into a world that the Apostle Peter describes as “participating in the Divine nature” and “escaping the corruption in this world caused by evil desires” (2 Peter 1:4).

Elsewhere Peter describes the evil spiritual realm as warring against your soul (1 Peter 2:11).

Jesus has much to teach us and seeks to draw us to Himself that might learn from Him how to live in such environments. In Christ, I am called and accepted, making me a disciple who is following and learning from Jesus.

Prayer

Ask the Holy Spirit to remind you of all the things that Jesus taught. Consider tying it to Matthew 28:19-20 where the first disciples were told to go and make disciples who would be taught all that He had commanded.

Mathew 28:19-20

19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

Micro-Meditation
Teaching or Command of God

Psalm 32:9

Do not be like the horse or the mule,
which have no understanding
but must be controlled by bit and bridle
or they will not come to you. 

Psalm 119:169

May my cry come before you, LORD; give me
understanding according to your word.

Micro-Meditation
Pondering Point

Remember that our Psalmist here (David) spent years on the run with water, food, and safety in short supply. Don’t confuse daily comforts with daily needs. Ask God for proper perspective on this matter of daily bread in your life.

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