Yet the inward man is renewed day by
day. 2 Corinthians 4:16
There is
one lesson that all young Christians should learn, and that is the absolute
necessity of fellowship with Jesus each day. This lesson is not always taught
at the beginning of the Christian life, nor does the new convert always
understand it. He should realize that the grace he has received—the forgiveness
of his sins, his acceptance as God’s child, his 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. They are unable
to stand against the temptations of the world and of their old nature. They
strive to do their best to fight against sin and to serve God, but they have no
strength. They have never really grasped the secret that the Lord Jesus in
heaven will continue His work in them every day, but only on one condition:
every soul must give Him time each day to impart His love and His grace. Time
alone with the Lord Jesus each day is the indispensable condition of growth and
power.
Read
Matthew 11:25–30. Christ says, “Come unto Me…and I will give you
rest…learn of Me…and ye shall find rest unto your souls” (verses 28–29).
The Lord will teach us just how meek and humble He is. Bow before Him, tell Him
that you long for Him and His love, and He will let His love rest on you. This
is a thought not only for new Christians, but also for all who love the Lord.
If you
desire to live this life of fellowship with Christ, if you wish to enjoy this
blessed experience each day, then learn the lesson of spending time each day,
without exception, in fellowship with your Lord. In this way, your inner man
will be renewed from day to day.
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