Daily Word Wednesday June 11, 2008

Isaiah 57:2

Those who walk uprightly
       enter into peace;
       they find rest as they lie in death.

This may seem like a funny subject as when we read the word death, we think about physical death, but Gods Word tells that when we give our lives over to Christ, the old man dies and we are resurrected in His resurrection, we are born anew, new creatures in Christ.

So why does the thought of this often scare us? Is it maybe because we feel we will be forced to give up that which we enjoy, is it the fear that God may ask us do something we feel we are unable to do, that he will require us to live lives as ‘Holy Joes’ devoid of any fun in our lives?

Whatever the reason, God created us to be in deep fellowship with Him, and within that relationship we will experience everything, all the love, joy and peace, and yes fun we could ever want and need.

No we need never fear dying to our flesh, letting go of all that would ensnare us and ultimately bring us heartache; no in whatever circumstance, when we decide to ‘let go and give it all to God’ He will give us beauty for ashes and the oil of joy for mourning, restoration, deliverance and yes peace that surpasses all understanding!!!!     

Live in Christ today and live free!!!

Stay fervently focused

Much love

Chrissy