Embracing His Divine Spirit

EMBRACING HIS DIVINE SPIRIT

”But seek ye first the kingdom of God,

and his righteousness;

and all these things

shall be added unto you”

- Matthew 6:33

One shocking truth we will come to learn as followers of Christ is that God desires us to embrace His divine Spirit to achieve spiritual growth & success in life.

Embracing His divine Spirit is to attune the posture of your heart with the Spirit of God right in you!

The scripture says the kingdom of God is in you!

Turning to Christ in you, to align with the divine spirit of God

brings you to the domain of God’s power and providence.

God is an embodiment of His divine attributes of:

righteousness, love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control – (Gal 5: 19-21).

You must always make sure you are closely bonded with God to gain access to his divine power, righteousness, and other attributes.

How then do we tell if we are in tune with His divine Spirit?

Watch these aspects of your life:

1. OUR THOUGHTS

Do we think good, clean, positive thoughts?

Are our thoughts godly?

Or is evil sometimes on our minds?

"Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things."  

       - Philippians 4:8

The righteousness of God enveloped us by His grace from the moment God forgave us and gave us a new life in Christ Jesus.

Nevertheless, we have to continuously purify our thoughts and conduct and try to keep to the commandments of Jesus.

Therefore, we must try to maintain that righteousness at all times and purge ourselves of impure thoughts, focusing on truth, honesty, justice, etc.

2. OUR FRIENDSHIPS

What kind of friends do we keep?

“Evil company corrupts good habits.”

-1 Corinthians 15:33

Just as a glass of water left in a room will eventually take on the temperature of that room, we will become like those with whom we associate, for better or worse.

3. OUR EYES

What do we watch or read?

Are you able to say to yourself, as David did,

“I will set no wicked thing before my eyes; I hate the work of those who fall away; it shall not cling to me”?

- Psalm 101:3

4. OUR CONVERSATION

How is our speech?

Negative or positive?

“Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.”

- Colossians 4:6

5. OUR LIFESTYLE

As Christians, it has been said that “you may be the only Bible some will ever read.” Therefore, our actions must speak louder than our words. We are to be examples of God’s way of life to everyone with whom we come in contact, (2 Corinthians 5:20).

We may think nobody is watching us; people judge our God by the way we conduct ourselves in the midst of others. Therefore, let our conduct reflect obedience to God’s Laws.

The word of God is telling us today to tune to God in you and embrace His divine Spirit and power. Only then will we achieve the power that cuts through every area of our life.

God’s way is of peace, Love, Justice, Harmony, Kindliness, Piety, Humility, Sincerity, Forgiveness, Tolerance, etc. We must imbibe these qualities so that we may access His divine Spirit in us. Although it is pretty challenging to keep to these qualities and attributes of God, the good news is that when we constantly make efforts to tune up to Him,

He also gives us the power to become like Him. The more closely bonded we are to God, the more ability we gain to overcome the stress of life!

Ask ourselves today, “Am I tuned to God’s divine Spirit?"

PRAY With me...

Father,

In the name of Jesus Christ, turn me away from the distractions of the world. Protect me from the enemy who tries to trick me into believing or taking to wrong values.

Jesus, I desire to be like you, act like you, and speak like you. Help me to be able to do so.

Keep me aligned with your divine Spirit and bring me to your divine presence.

Open the doors of Your Kingdom, open the Windows of Heaven, and rain down Your glory on Your people, for Your glory!

Thank You, Jesus!

Amen.

Source:

HOPE OF GLORY LIVING WATERS MISSION DAILY DEVOTIONAL

Author: Mary Lawrence - Dokpesi

Edited by: Melinda Cone

Original publication: Friday, September 16, 2022

Jesus Is My Rock Ministries/Melinda Cone