Consequently, from now on we estimate and regard no one from a purely human point of view. No, even though we once did estimate Christ from a human viewpoint and as a man, yet now we have such knowledge of Him that we know Him no longer in terms of the flesh. Therefore if any person is in Christ the Messiah, he is a new creation altogether, the old, previous moral and spiritual condition has passed away.
Behold the fresh and new has come.
II Cor 5:16-17 AMP

Have you ever thought about how well you know someone and then discover that you really don’t know them at all? That is the case so many times when we know a person from a fleshly point of view only. Paul at one time thought he really knew everyone. But he only knew them by human standards. He didn’t know them from or by their spirit. He even at one point estimated Christ from a purely, worldly, fleshly point of view as mere man. But he was wrong. He became a new creation in Christ and from that point on he no longer viewed Him as mere man but as the Lord of Glory, resurrected. He knew Him in the Spirit. if anyone is a new creation in Christ it is from this standpoint that we must know them. If we don’t know each other in spirit we will judge many times from the flesh. Get to know God in Spirit and in truth. Get to know the family of the new creation in spirit, in the new man, not merely from the flesh.

If then you have been raised with Christ to a new life, thus sharing His resurrection from the dead, aim at and seek the rich eternal treasures that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God and set your minds and keep them set on what is above, the higher things and not on things that are on the earth.
Colossians 3:1-2

Life on earth is brief. Though we may live many years it is but a vapor when compared with eternity. Our new life in Christ is everlasting. While we are here on the earth, as temporary residents, we are instructed from the Word of God to seek eternal things. We are preparing for the next life while we live in the here and now. The above passage does not suggest that we live in a bubble, unaware that life must be lived while we are here. It simply instructs us to change our mind set and live according to the new rules of the new government that is within us. Seek the higher life, no longer follow the concepts of the world which are brief and passing away. We are in training to reign with Christ. Practice it daily. Be ready!

“I leave you peace, my peace I give you, I do not give it to you as the world does. So don’t let your hearts be troubled or afraid.
John 14:27″

The peace that comes from the world is fragile. We have all observed that it can be here today and gone tomorrow. Peace treaties are broken or trouble flares up in another area. Jesus gave a promise that is secure and never will He renege on that promise. If only we could only believe that He has come not to condemn but to save, not to bring confusion, but order, then peace would be a constant companion. We would know deep within that tomorrow will be better than today. Our sorrow would turn to joy in His presence. God is for us, not against us. He has given us His Spirit, the great Helper to see us through life in a world that is troubled. God has our best interest at heart. If only we would learn to trust Him and
rely on His Word.

Now to Him, Who in consequence of the action of His power that is at work within us, is able to carry out His purpose and do super abundantly, far over and above all that we dare ask or think, infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, hopes or dreams, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever, AMEN, so be it!
Eph. 3:20-21 Amp.

When you feel unworthy to ask anything of God because you have made so many mistakes and wrong choices and you have seen yourself as a failure, meditate these words from the Holy Scriptures. God is not limited to our finite thoughts and actions. He has the ability to perform far beyond what we could ever imagine in our whole life time. His power is at work in us. If we dare to believe Him what a difference it will make in our lives. He receives glory in His Church through Christ Jesus. You are member of that special Body called the Church because you are in Christ Jesus. Stretch your faith in what He said and in His ability and willingness to perform it in your life. He is a big God and will perform His plan and purpose in you until the day He comes to receive you to Himself. Just believe it.

“I waited patiently and expectantly for the Lord; and He inclined to me and heard my cry.”
Psalm 40:1 AMP

What a wonderful thought. God leans toward us and His ear is so close He can hear our faintest prayer. If you think God doesn’t hear you or doesn’t want to hear you when you speak to Him, read and embrace this Word from Him. You’ll be glad you did!

I pray in the mighty name of Jesus that you will be rooted and grounded in the love of God through Christ Jesus our Lord. That you will come to realize and know the height, depth, length and breadth of that love. That you may know Him in His mighty power and come to understand that He cares for you tenderly and affectionately.

I pray that you will walk in your covenant relationship with Almighty God, El Shaddai who is your loving Father and that you will be keenly aware that He is watching over you wherever you are.

May you grow in grace and knowledge, wisdom and understanding until you come to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ and walk in the victory won for you in Christ Jesus.

I pray the Holy Spirit, the truth giving Spirit, the Great Teacher of the Church will lead you into all truth as He completes His work in you. Know assuredly that He who began a good work in you will complete it right up to the time of the coming of our Lord. He is faithful and He will do it. May you come to know Him in His faithfulness

As a part of the many membered Body of Christ may you bring glory and honor and praise to Him through His life and righteousness which has been imparted to you. He loves you with an everlasting love.

My Love to You in Christ,

Rev. Margaret Bomar