~ Handbook for Daily Living ~
The Word of God – Handbook for Daily Living.
The
following is an excerpt from a book.
W O R D
Wonder is
the first step in a four-step progression which results from a study of the
Word of God. Wonder at the God who
created the universe. Wonder that the same God who created all, including you,
is enough interested in you to provide this written communication to you. Wonder
and amazement that this same God desires fellowship with you and because of
that was willing to allow His only begotten Son to be cruelly crucified in
order that you might have direct access to Him.
“And
they were all amazed at the majesty of God. But while everyone marveled at all
the things which Jesus did, He said to His disciples, ‘Let these words sink
down into your ears, for the Son of Man is about to be betrayed into the hands
of men’” (Luke 9:43-44).
Obligation. The wonder of it all progresses to a deep sense of
obligation. Since God not only created you but bought you back at Calvary, you owe Him a life that is surrendered and
obedient to Him. He has rights to you by virtue of having created you. He
further owns you by outright purchase at the cross of Calvary.
You owe Him a loving response of fellowship with Him and a life which is lived
in obedience to Him.
“That
which we have seen and heard we declare to you, that you also may have
fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship is with the Father and with His
Son Jesus Christ. And these things we write to you that your joy may be full” (1
John 1:3-4).
Relationship to Him. Having realized your obligation to Him, it is up to
you to respond in love and gratitude to Him. You must accept the authority of
His Word; realize, confess, and repent of your sins; ask Him to forgive you and
to make you His child, as you seek to make Him Lord of your life. As you do,
God has promised to make you His child. Since you are His child, then you are
His heir—and He owns the cattle on a thousand hills. Since you are His heir,
you are a co-heir with His own Son, your Savior, your Lord Jesus Christ.
“The
Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and
if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ” (Romans
8:16-17).
Discipleship is the fourth phase of the progression. True discipleship
yields the greatest satisfaction and joy that you can ever achieve in this
life. As a disciple you are physically, mentally, emotionally, and most
importantly spiritually in tune with life, and with your Creator. You are
satisfying the purpose and the function for which you were created. You are
experiencing the abundant life as you translate what the Word of God tells you
into your daily life. You, as a disciple, are being controlled in every action
by the Word of God.
“If
you abide in My Word [hold fast to My teachings and live in accordance with
them] you are truly My disciples. And you will know the truth, and the truth
will set you free” (John 8:31-32 Amplified).
The Word of God is not only a book (the Book of Books), but
also a person (John 1:1) who
deserves your thoughtful allegiance and obedience. He is the source of wisdom
and He freely imparts knowledge and power to those who truly put their trust
and confidence in Him.
~
from “THY WILL BE DONE ON EARTH:
Understanding God’s Will for You” by Robert Lloyd Russell, pgs 28-29 (ISBN:
9781606474303)
Learn more about this important book at Amazon, the
Publisher,
or the Author’s
website.
~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW
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