To see what God’s character is like, we must look at the
life of Christ. Everything that God is,
He is in His Son, Jesus Christ. When you
see Jesus, you see the Father (“I and My
Father are one” John 10:30). When
Christ enters a life, He brings His life.
His life is the very soil in which we take root and blossom, the ground
in which our lives are founded.
It is the duty of
spiritual leaders to not only teach God’s character and nature, but pray for
their people. The Apostle Paul prayed
that Christ might enter through the open door of faith, to dwell in hearts, and
to imprint His nature upon minds, will and emotions (Ephesians 3:16). Apostle Paul prayed that his fellow believers
might know the strength of the Spirit's power in the inner man (Colossians
1:9-14).
Acts 27:17 describes
how a small boat was secured in a storm to the larger ship during a storm. The storm-tossed ship which was strengthened
inside by bracings and undergirded outside by cables. When
the storms of life come against you, draw strength from the knowledge that you
are held secure in the Father’s loving arms.
God’s character is love (I John 4:8).
Love is the greatest strength and weapon that the Christian
possess. Allow God’s character of love to
strengthen you and to empower you today.
Prayer—Father I come to you
honoring You for who You are, and for the indwelling of your character in
me. May I never forget that it is your
strength of love that redeemed humankind, and that Your love through me will
change my world, in Jesus Name. Amen.
