Today’s Scripture: Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and are faithful in Christ Jesus: Ephesians 1:1 ESV
Many times we overlook Paul’s greetings but who he says he is and who he says defines him speaks volumes. Paul say’s I am “an apostle of Christ Jesus BY THE WILL OF GOD.” Who are we by the will of God? Who are we allowing to define us?
For most of my life I allowed other people to define me. Many times we allow our productivity or accomplishments to define us. Whose standard do you want to live up to today? Who really cares about who you are? God has a will for each of us. Are we too apostles? When we send our greeting to others who do we say we are?
May each of us be confident in saying I am who I am by the will of God. This is not an excuse to be who we are in the flesh but who we are in Him and His Spirit. Are we fulfilling His will for us? Be bold and courageous today and meet others in confidence knowing you are defined by God.
Today’s Prayer: God thank You for caring for me. Help me to clearly see Your will and who I am in Your will. Father God You alone define who I am and guide me in fulfilling Your will. Use me Father, show me Your ways so I fulfill Your promise. Thank You for Your spiritual blessings and for choosing me. Amen
Tom Raines
Christian Affirmations 4 Life
That is so true, Tom. We define ourselves by what friends, the media, our church, etc say who we are. How opposite is that! Thanks for the reminder today to trust in our true nature.
Thanks Dustin, yes may we trust in God in the strength of our testimonies and deny the evil one who tries to bound us by what he intended for evil. Interesting side note this was my 209th post and you were the 902 comment..ha!! Just looked weird.