Becoming Entirely His

Not only must our relationship to God be right, but the outward expression of that relationship must also be right. Ultimately, God will allow nothing to escape; every detail of our lives us under His scrutiny. He never tires of bringing us back to that point until we learn the lesson, because His purpose it to produce the finished product.

His wonderful work in us makes us know that overall we are right with Him. Whatever it may be, God will point it out with persistence until we become entirely His.[1]

But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.

James 1:4

Becoming Entirely His - Have you ever felt like you have been traveling your life in circles, a certain sense of Déjà vu? Well, according to the passage above, maybe you have been doing exactly that. You see, God will not give up on you. In school, you may have been able to get away with the phrase, “I can’t. I’m not smart enough.” He will not accept anything less than your very best, and He will keep bringing you back to the classroom until you do your homework the way He knows you can.

The very fact that God would “send you around again” shows how much He loves you. He is not willing to leave you incomplete to face the tests life has to offer. He will not send you into the battle only partly equipped or prepared. He will indeed continue His work in you until it is fully accomplished. It stands to reason that this work will be completed at a much earlier date, and we will enjoy the benefits of it for a longer portion of our life, if we will but yield to it and allow His Spirit access to ever corner and closet of our lives!

Pastor Craig

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[1] One-Minute Meditations