There is something about living here on Earth that makes us feel empty. Whether Christian or Non-Christian, we all try to fill ourselves with something. Perhaps more so with non-believers than believers, we may try to fill ourselves with the things of this world. We do what we can to fill ourselves and drown in pleasures of the mind and body.
God makes it clear, that once we start living for Him, we are no longer allowed to live as we once did. Our old life is dead, and we need to accept that. We can no longer give in to the temptation of the flesh, which was given to losing control. Self-control is very important to God. Consider 2 Peter 1:5-7 "For this reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness, and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness, love."
Instead of filling ourselves with things which fade, change, and will ultimately disappear over time, we are to fill our hearts and our minds with things which last forever. Ephesians 5 suggests filling ourselves with God Himself. God does not desire us to be little puppets or minions that do His will. He does, however, want us to be open to Him and His promptings.
This past month, you have been challenged to dwell on the Holiness of God. How has your perspective changed concerning our Holy Christ?
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