October 30, 2017 WWJWMTD by Steve the son of John
When Darkness Prevails #5
Darkness vs. Good Ground
The world talks about ‘character’. We all want to be with or work with people who have ‘character’. ‘Character’ is easily defined and comes in many sizes and forms. Every parent works on the character of his or her children, and we seem to never stop shaping our own character.
Christ says that character is in the soil. That is to say, one cannot grow plants in poor soil. Every farmer knows that any healthy plant or tree depends on its root system and every productive orchard or field must have good soil.
Darkness does not want you to grow spiritually or produce the fruits of the Spirit of God. Jesus said only about ¼ of all human ground that can be planted with the Words of God is good enough to support growth and adequate to produce fruit.
Since the Word of God does not change the only hope we have to change is our ground/soil if we want a larger yield of good works. How does one change one’s soil, that is, to change the character of a person so more of God can take root in our lives and yield fruit in large numbers?
Here is what Scriptures say: one learn to make commitments/promises and practice/work in keeping them; two, cultivate a good self-esteem focusing on having the ability to succeed not focusing on failure; three, learn and speak positively—resist the temptation of negative words and thoughts. These three things will change your soil for God’s words to become rooted in your life and to produce Fruits of the Spirit.
We need to learn to expect the best. To know that God knows and understands, and His promises make all things new. Do not accept what others say are negative or hurtful in regards to a full and productive life in Christ. I am who I am in Christ alone. It is not I who made who I am but it is Christ in me. I am able to do all things with Christ who lives in me. I am whole and healthy not by what others say or do to me but by every Word that comes from the mouth of God.
I showed signs and was medically tested for a condition that knows no cure and can be life-changing in many negative ways. A doctor told me, “Do not accept the sickness. Do not accept what is being told you. Resist the prognosis.” He was right. I should be expecting the goodness of God not what darkness has tried to bring on my life.
You know, it works in Christ. I should expect only good things in Christ and should be healthy because of what Christ has done for me. “I will not sleep, I will not be sick. I will be whole and healthy because of the Body and Blood of Christ. It is Christ alone—His life that has made me whole.” Praise be to God who does all thing well!
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