A reminder for
today
My old self has been
crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So I
live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave
himself for me. (Galatians 2:20)
Who am I? This can be an interesting question, since the
people here at my work thinks I have multiple personalities. You see there is
Koos, he is the worker personality and keeps up appearances. Then there is Gert,
apparently he is the trouble maker and the moody one. The there is Kurt, he is
the singer and the loving one. Then there is Brat, he is the tough one and
takes no nonsense. Then I also have Jan, he is the down to earth guy that likes
to movie. These are the apparent ones and yes all fictional, because in all my
moods it is still just me. Life is a personality changer. Circumstances can
easily dictate what we say and do in a day. When we are stressed we are a
little edgy and when we are tired we can be very agitated. So surely life is
a personality changer.
In the end we life in the earthly body that is a temporary
vessel until we get our heavenly bodies. When Jesus moves into your life, your
old self dies and it is no longer you, but Jesus that lives in you. So all my
personalities die the moment Jesus enters and I become more like Him as He
dwells in me. So my empty earthly shell now becomes a holy place where the Lord
stays.
So today I just want you to relax a little. Let the Lord
fill your earthly vessel and let He shower you with peace and tranquility. Let the
Lord take the challenges of today and turn them into small little bumps on your
path towards heaven. Remember that He gave His life for you so you can trust in
Him.
Lord, I am no longer the person I was, but I open my self to
you so that you can fill me with you. This world no longer dictate who I am,
but you are now the measure by which I live. In Jesus name.
Have an awesome day dear friend of Jesus.
Cheers
