Revive me! Weekly Reflections #27 ©www.christian-recovery.com

1Co 2:16 For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.

I am comforted knowing that this blessing comes from walking with the Lord, and as our spiritual Kingdom age increases, so does the truth of the aged Paul making this statement for us to reflect upon. In my inbox came this word today which I must pass on. It was written as Espanola friendly so I have taken the liberty to do a very few corrections for the English speaking. I know that for those of you that know you have the mind of Christ, yet struggle with addiction, will be blessed in hearing from God this very day.

"Rooster. My wife and I spent last night in east Texas. Quite early this morning, I stepped outside into the quiet of a fall morning in total silence. A few minutes later, I went back outside to retrieve something from my car. Three roosters began to crow in symphony. I had not heard roosters crow in a very long time. I asked the Lord, "What do You say about this?" He said, let it be said that this age has denied Me not once but over and over again. I have been reduced to a slogan or bumper sticker. You put other gods before Me and do not ascribe to Me Lordship or My being the one and true Sovereign God almighty. No Spirit-led worship comes from your lips. I say unto, repent while there is still a brief moment of time. Rooster. Matthew 26:75 "And Peter remembered the word which Jesus had said, "Before a rooster crows, you will deny Me three times." And he went out and wept bitterly."

Are we denying Christ by remaining in bondage? By repeating our affliction description over and over again, thus ascribing to it as a lord over us? Has our conscience become so dull that we can no longer hear the voice of God and not discern His mind instructing us to be holy as He is holy? Has our slavery become more important to us than Jesus' instruction? Are we really so comfortable with our addiction to the point that it is more familiar, more constant, and more reliable than what God should be to us?

It happens. We become complacent. We seek to escape from standing up and facing the truth in Christ. We hear the rooster crow, but we do not see Christ turn at look at us. (Lk 22:61) If you desire to be revived take a moment right now to stand up and face the truth. Look upon Jesus. With a glance He is saying something to you. He has the Power with but a glint to reveal His mind to you. What is it? What has He spoken to you?

Gracious Lord, I do have Your mind. I do know right from wrong. I do know that You are speaking right now. I do know that You will direct me with but a look from Your holy flame of fire eyes this week. I do know I choose to be set free. Amen

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