THURSDAY 6TH SEPT., 2018

WORD FOCUS: CHRIST IS THE TREASURE IN YOU
TEXT: 2 Corinthians 4:7 “But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us….”

The verse tells us that we have “this treasure” in earthen vessels. Who is the treasure? Christ! Who are the earthen vessels here? You and I! Thank God the treasure is in the earthen vessels. So don’t get frustrated when you see your “earthiness”. You will always be “earthen” as long as you are in your mortal body, but remember that Christ the treasure is in you. Should you lose your temper with your spouse or children, remember that Christ in you is your patience. When I feel impatient, I don’t pray, “Lord Jesus, give me patience… now!” No, I look to Jesus and I say, “Lord Jesus, I thank You that You are my patience.”
When family members, friend and others can see the patience of Christ manifesting through a naturally impatient person, God gets the glory. Perhaps you are frustrated with your smoking and drinking habits. Or maybe you are discouraged by your feelings of jealousy, distrust, bitterness, depression and defeat. Don’t condemn yourself for being earthen. Don’t try to “cast out” your earthiness. Just realize that you have Christ the treasure in you that is able to make you into another man. The Spirit of God also called the power of God is able to help you mortify the deeds of your body. How? By engaging and cooperating with Christ Spirit to making you another person free from the deeds of the body. (Rom 8:2).

MEDITATION: Rom. 8:2

STUDY THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
1 SAM 25/1 COR.8/EZEK.7/PS.31

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