Psalm 46:10a “‘Cease striving and know that I am God;’”
THIS IS TOO MUCH WORK
Have you ever felt like living the Christian life is too much work? Most of us, at one time or another, have probably felt that way and maybe even said it. But this verse speaks to that perfectly. When we realize it is NOT up to us, we can rest and “cease striving.”
We will never walk perfectly with God. We are going to have ups and downs. We are going to fall flat on our face. We are going to do or say things that aren’t godly. Not on purpose, mind you, but accidentally (sin for a believer should always be an accident and not planned). God tells us to let Him work through us. He can do all things.
TEACHING MOMENT
This is one of the best lessons we can teach our children. When little Gertrude or Elrod realize that they cannot live the Christian life on their own, they will have learned the secret to holy living. It’s Christ IN us, the hope of glory. He is the one who will live through them.
When they mess up point them back to Him. When they feel like a failure, point them back to Him. When they make a real stupid mistake and are afraid to tell you, point them back to Him. He is their source of faith, not you.
Have you ceased striving? Or are you still trying to get it all done through your strength or intellect? Stop it – NOW! Let Jesus live in and through you by the power of the Holy Spirit. He can do it.
A Moment In Time 