Though our bodies are dying, our
spirits are being renewed every day. 2 Corinthians 4:16
All
Christians, young or old, must learn the absolute necessity of fellowship with
Jesus each day. This lesson is not always taught at the beginning of the
Christian life. The grace we have received of the forgiveness of sins and of
joy in the Holy Spirit can only be preserved by daily renewal in fellowship
with Jesus Christ Himself. Many Christians backslide because this truth is not
clearly taught. Some are unable to stand against temptation or their old
nature. Though they strive to do their best to fight against sin and to serve
God, they have no strength. They have never really grasped the secret that the
Lord Jesus will continue His work in the believer every day from heaven. But
there is one condition: Time alone with the Lord Jesus each day is the indispensable
condition of growth and power. Read Matthew 11:25–30. Listen to Christ’s words:
“Come to me…and I will give you rest…. Let me teach you…and you will find rest
for your souls.” Let the Lord teach you just how gentle and humble He is. Bow
before Him, tell Him that you need Him and His love, and He will let His love
rest on you. This applies not only to young Christians but to all who love the
Lord. Lord, I need You. Renew me each day as I spend one on one time with You.
Fill me with Your love so that I may overflow with who You are and treat others
as You would, Father. Amen
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