Choosing to Live in the Favor of the Lord

Psalm 120:5

Woe to me, that I sojourn in Meshech, that I dwell among the tents of Kedar!

When we get to heaven, we will fully understand the perfect nature of Jesus Christ.  Until then, the depth and perfection of Jesus Christ is beyond our capability to comprehend.  That is why we are often inconsistent in relying on the Spirit of Jesus Christ within us when we are making decisions.  That is why we often make decisions in the dark instead of in the Light.

How many times have we said something like, "when I get a raise, I will be able to give more," or "when my job eases up a little, I will spend more time in prayer," or "when I feel better I will get more involved at church."  We always seem to be searching for a more favorable lot in life before we give of ourselves.  We are not shortsighted, we are just wrong sighted.  We are dwelling in the world instead of under the favor of Our Lord.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, we thank You for providing us with escape from the darkness that this world offers us.  We rejoice in knowing that we have the favor of Our Savior, Jesus Christ.  We cry out to You, Our Lord, for Your peace and Your holiness.  We pray that You will strengthen us to overcome the evil that surrounds us.  May we become light to the world around us.