Transformed Devotional Day 3

Opening Prayer:
Pray that God would transform your mind today.  Ask him to give you strength to face any challenge you are facing today.

Read:

1 John 4:4
You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.

Thought:

Jesus walked the face of the earth as a human being - God in the flesh.  When Jesus returned to God in heaven, He left His spirit to dwell inside of us - those who chose to participate, accept and have a relationship with Christ.  When you know Jesus as your Lord, then God's spirit lives inside of you.

Why is this important for us to understand?

• Because God's Spirit helps us learn how to live and apply God's truth. (John 14:26)
• Because God's Spirit builds character in each one of us during difficult times. (Romans 5:3-5)
• Because God's Spirit helps us be more like Jesus. (Galatians 5:22-23)
• Because God's Spirit empowers us to Share the Good News of Jesus. (Acts 1:8)
• Because God's Spirit equips us for ministry. (1 Corinthians 12:4-6)

When we are IN CHRIST and filled with the Spirit of God, He in return will give us His power, peace, presence and purpose for life!  Pretty cool idea that we can walk through life with God, not separate from God.  Think about that!

Response:

What did you hear as you read this short devotional?

What do you think about what you read?

What will you do in response to reading this devotional?

Talk with God - share with him what you learned from this devotional.