Peter asked, “Lord, why can’t I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.”
Then Jesus answered, “Will you really lay down your life for me? Very truly I tell you, before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times!
JOHN 13:37-38
Natural devotion still masks that you believe you have some control. The life of a man given completely unto the spirit is waiving the right to the natural. To feel you can be of any power on your own in the service of God is folly.
He asks not for your human strength, but for you to give this human life away to be filled with the spirit. You cannot be both. Give all of yourself to the Lord and his life will manifest into yours - not on your action - but on your faith in him.
Be patient with the Lord as he is with you. Time is of no concern to the God of eternity that lives forever. He will do what he said he will do - in his time - not your time. In this world, patience is not found, but rather you will find diligence in action without proper guidance. Time is of no concern to the Lord - your reliance and faith in him - is what he is after.
The Lord prepares the way for you in advance. Preparation can take time as he works in all situations for those that trust in him. In the time from when the word or vision of God was first received to the reality of the vision being brought forth - the Lord asks that you lean on him until the perfect time is made ready. You see - in you must be born the heart of God for the purpose of his will to be done. For it is his vision you seek for your life - so therefore rightly relate yourself to King Jesus such that his life and vision are brought into truth in you.
Before the Holy Spirit was given to Peter, he denied Christ 3 times. After the Holy Spirit was received at Pentecost, Peter and the other Apostles had the life and power of Jesus in them and no longer feared what man may to do them for teaching about Jesus. It is the power of The Holy Spirit of King Jesus that gives you the ability to do his will. It it because of The Holy Spirit that we have the Bible - the word of God. It is because of The Holy Spirit we can speak directly with God. It is because of the Holy Spirit that we have Jesus Christ as our King and God forever and ever. Amen.
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