The Mind

2 Corinthians 11:3 But I am afraid that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent's cunning, your minds may somehow be led astray from your sincere and pure devotion to Christ

Today, I am reminded of how vital the mind is in the Christian walk. It is literally the place where conception occurs. It is the part of us that is literally like a garden, waiting for seeds to be planted to manifest the seed's contents in our daily lives. What we continually think about today will be manifested tomorrow. In other words, whatever you want to experience tomorrow, saturate your thoughts in it today. Because of this truth, the Christian mind is always under attack. That is way the apostle Paul urged us to "bring every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ. (2 Corinthinas 10:5) Ever wonder why it may be difficult to focus on something for a long period of time, especially things that will do damage to Satan's kingdom? The reason is that Satan knows if he can influence your mind to constantly wonder and be undisciplined today, that you won't produce valuable fruit tomorrow.

We must purpose to not only be aware of what is in the womb of our minds, but fight to bring it subject to the obedience of Christ. To bring it subject to worship, prayer, the word of God, helping others, etc. For the intellectuals, we must be careful not to attempt to think through spiritual speculation or confusion because attempting to think through it will only lead to further wandering thoughts and more confusion. The only solution to spiritual clarity is obedience. When we obey God's word, clarity and discernement will come.

Fountains of Blessings

"The water that I shall give him will become in him a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life." - John 4:14

This statement was made by Jesus when he conversed with a Samaritan woman at a well. She went to the well to obtain water to drink. During conversation, Jesus asked her if she would like living water instead of natural water. This raises the subject of Spiritual Thirst, and nourishment.

Without question, to have a healthy and fruitful spiritual life, the Christian must spend time with God. It is only by spending time with God and learning God's heart, mind, likes, dislikes, that a Christian can become more like Christ.

In the above scripture, Jesus speaks of a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life from within the believer. Today, I expect and call forth the fountain of water from within me. Not just for me to enjoy, but to be a blessing to others and to "MAKE GOD FAMOUS!" Anything hindering the flow i renounce and let it go. I am your instrument Lord, a channel by with you may use to deliver your purposes.

Are Rivers Flowing From You?

John 7:38 He who believes in Me... out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.

In this passage of scripture, Jesus states those who believe in him will have rivers of living water flowing from them. This living water isn't just for me to benefit. It is primarily for others to benefit.

A powerful fact about a river, is that it is persistent and overcomes all barriers. As Oswald Chambers writes " For a while it goes steadily on its course, but then comes to an obstacle. And for a while it is blocked, yet it soon makes a pathway around the obstacle. Or a river will drop out of sight for miles, only later to emerge again even broader and greater than ever.

The rivers of living water following out of a person overcomes all obstacles or even removes them. The key is to not focus on the obstacle or challenge, but to stay focused on the Source. The obstacle will be a matter of total indifference to the river that will flow steadily through you if you will simply remember to stay focused on the Source.