God governs the world, and we have only to do our duty wisely and leave the issue to him. (John Jay Chapman)
back it up with bible
John 8:31b If ye continue in My Word, then are ye My disciples indeed.
Ecclesiastics 12:13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.
Psalms 119:34 Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.
Exodus 19:5 Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth is mine:
Romans 12:1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
core christianity
Governed by the Word of God
If Christ reigns as the supreme authority over his kingdom, and we are his subjects, then our lives must be governed by him. What does it mean, exactly, to be governed by Jesus? According to the dictionary, to govern means “to guide, to direct, to control all actions and behavior of those under authority.” In short, Jesus must be allowed to control all of our actions and behavior, including our every thought, word and deed.
Jesus also rules the nations of the world. The Bible tells us, “He ruleth by his power for ever; his eyes behold the nations: let not the rebellious exalt themselves” (Psalm 66:7). “The Lord hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all” (Psalm 103:19).
In no other kingdom does God rule as supremely and as powerfully as in his own kingdom—the one he has established in the hearts of his people.
Jesus said, “Behold, the kingdom of God is within you” (Luke 17:21). And it is within this kingdom—the realm of our hearts—that Christ rules supreme over his people, guiding us, healing us, governing our actions and behavior. “Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end”(Isaiah 9:7). This verse speaks of Jesus’ endless rule throughout eternity. Yet it also has another significant meaning: We must always increase our submission to our King’s rule.
Can you honestly say that day after day, Jesus’ government over you is increasing? Are you bringing your behavior more and more under his authority?
You may wonder—If Jesus is in heaven, ruling in all authority at the right hand of the Father, how does he go about governing his kingdom here on earth? We find the answer in the book of Hebrews. The author tells us that in the Old Testament, God spoke to his people through the prophets. But today the Lord has chosen to speak through his Son (see Hebrews 1:1–2).
Jesus is God’s explicit message to us—the divine Word made flesh. In turn, the Father has sent the Holy Ghost to us today to remind us of the words Jesus spoke while on earth. Thus, Jesus governs us by the written, revealed Word of God. The Bible is our ruler’s scepter, by which he makes his Word known to us. (David Wilkerson)
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If you’re a Christian, if you’re saved & have Jesus in your heart, it’s important that you realise & understand that you are not your own! Jesus bought & paid for you & your salvation with His Own blood, & you can’t just do as you please! (1Pet.1:18,19) You don’t just belong to yourself, you belong to the Lord & to God’s work…”Know ye not that ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price! Therefore glorify God in your body & in your spirit, which are God’s!” (1Cor.6:19,20)
If you really believe the Bible, that Jesus bled & died on the cross to save you from Hell & to give you eternal Heavenly life, you should be willing to do anything for Him!--Go through anything for Him just in plain thanks for your salvation! Amen? Your life belongs to Jesus! He bought & paid for you, so how can you not give Him your all & surrender your will to His? (Submit Yourself to God!)
Our goal is to be yielded, obedient clay in the Potter’s hands, so moldable & pliable that He can make us into whatever He wants & then break us again & make us into something else if the need arises.--A Christian revolutionary so obedient to Christ’s call that when He says, “Go!”? we go, “Stay!”, we stay, “Fight!”, we fight, “Abound!”, we abound, “Be abased” & we are abased. When He says “Go ye into all the World & preach the Gospel to every creature”, we go. And when He says, “Come unto Me all ye that labor & are heavy laden & I will give you rest,” we rest in His arms. When He says, “Fight the good fight of faith”? we fight with everything that is within us. When He says? “Stand back & see Me fight!”? we stand back & see Him win the victory. When He says, “Ye are not your own, ye are bought with a price,” then we act like it. (What Does it Mean to be Truly Revolutionary?)
make it personal
Jesus, You are my King and I want you to reign supreme in my heart and life, living Your life through me. Like the song says, “I’m giving You all control”…I love You and I love that You rule, Jesus! You always know best…thank You that I can trust and know that You are in perfect control. Help me to leave my life in Your wonderful hands!
