Revive me! Weekly Reflections #31 ©www.christian-recovery.com

Joh 1:12 But to as many as did receive him, to those who put their trust in his person and power, he gave the right to become children of God, Joh 1:13 not because of bloodline, physical impulse or human intention, but because of God. (CJB)

We have received Christ and have put Him on. We walk in grace by the will of God. We were ordained before the foundation of the world. God knew us and chose us as His very own children.

We read in verse 13 a very important Scripture for those waiting for deliverance. "Not because of bloodline, physical impulse or human intention, but because of God." When we realize it is God that sets us free and not our own impulse or will power, we glorify God because He is God. God is love. God has care and concern over you in your affliction. Christ paid the penalty for sin on the cross, in full, for that addiction you have. You can not cajole God to deliver you because of your bloodline, good works and standing, or good intentions. God sets you free because He is God.

Who can understand His vastness, His fullness and His power? Who can determine when He will move freely in your life and set you free? It will happen because He is Who He says He is. Your healing will be complete because God cannot deny who He is. Put your trust in His person and power. Be grateful that He is the one that wants your freedom, even more so than you do. Give Him praise, honor and glory, for He alone is worthy.

Gracious God, I often look upon my bondage as cries and pleas stored up in favor toward You and that it alone will cause You to move on my behalf. But You willed to choose me and call me Your own, and I trust in You that You alone have the perfect time and moment to set me fully free to sing Your praises. I offer You the sacrifice of praise this day. Amen

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