Empowered by God’s Life Within Us
When we’re called to follow Jesus, he doesn’t expect us to do it alone. He knows our limitations, and that’s why he provides the empowerment of the Holy Spirit to join his life with ours. This divine partnership enables us to live a life that transcends our human capabilities.
From Struggle to Surrender
Despite our best efforts, there are days when sheer determination and willpower aren’t enough to bring us closer to God’s desires for us. In fact, the harder we try, the more frustrated we become. This is God’s way of redirecting us away from self-reliance and towards a deeper dependence on him. It’s a lesson in humility, teaching us that it’s not about our individual strength, but about surrendering to Christ’s power within us.
The Freedom of Faith
As we learn to let go of our own efforts, we begin to understand that it’s no longer just about us doing the work. We’re freed from the burden of self-sufficiency and empowered by faith in the Son of God. We can confidently declare, “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me” (Galatians 2:20, NIV).
Energized by Christ’s Presence
This new life, fueled by Christ’s presence within us, transforms us in ways we never thought possible. As we live, move, and have our being in him (Acts 17:28, NIV), we experience a freedom and empowerment that goes beyond our wildest dreams. It’s a life that’s not driven by our own strength, but by the limitless power of Christ living in and through us.
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