THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2011 COME DO YOUR WORK IN ME by David Wilkerson
I believe if a Christian has an intensity for a holy lifeif he desires to give his all to the Lordthere can be only one reason why he fails to enjoy the blessing and freedom promised by the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. That reason is unbelief. As surely as Jesus could not perform his works when there was unbelief, so his Spirit cannot do anything in our lives when we harbor unbelief.
It is vital for every follower of Jesus not to judge Gods promises according to past experiences. If we cast ourselves fully on his promisesbelieving them with all our being, trusting him for a supply of faith, holding the Spirit to his own wordthen we can know the results are all Gods responsibility. And well be able to stand on judgment day, having been faithful. We simply cannot give up our desire to enter into his promised blessings.
There was a point in my life when I had to cast my eternal future on Gods promises. I determined to trust his Word at the risk of my very soul. I put out this challenge to almighty God: Lord, Im going to believe youve given me your Holy Ghost. I believe he alone can deliver me from every chain that binds me. I believe he will convict me, lead me and empower me to overcome. I believe he causes me to obey your Word. And I believe he will never depart from me, nor will he let me depart from you. I wont limit your Spirit in me. Ill wait on him, call on him and trust in himlive or die.
Again he said unto me, Prophesy upon these bones, and say unto them, O ye dry bones, hear the word of the Lord (Ezekiel 37:4). Were to do what the Lord told Ezekiel to dopray the Word of God. We are to remind the Holy Spirit of Gods promises to us. Were to tell him, Holy Ghost, the heavenly Father promised me he would put you in my heartand Ive committed myself to that promise. I will yield and I will cooperate, for I want to be holy. You said you will cause me to walk in his ways and obey his every word. I dont know how you plan to do thatbut you made an oath, and you cannot lie. This is all written in the Word, Holy Spirit. So, comedo your work in me. Ive entrusted my very soul to this promise. |