The Proper Perspective

October 24th, 2011 by JDVaughn Leave a reply »

Thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ . . . —2 Corinthians 2:14

The proper perspective of a servant of God must not simply be as near to the highest as he can get, but it must be the highest. Be careful that you vigorously maintain God’s perspective, and remember that it must be done every day, little by little. Don’t think on a finite level. No outside power can touch the proper perspective.

The proper perspective to maintain is that we are here for only one purpose— to be captives marching in the procession of Christ’s triumphs. We are not on display in God’s showcase— we are here to exhibit only one thing— the “captivity [of our lives] to the obedience of Christ” (2 Corinthians 10:5). How small all the other perspectives are! For example, the ones that say, “I am standing all alone, battling for Jesus,” or, “I have to maintain the cause of Christ and hold down this fort for Him.” But Paul said, in essence, “I am in the procession of a conqueror, and it doesn’t matter what the difficulties are, for I am always led in triumph.” Is this idea being worked out practically in us? Paul’s secret joy was that God took him as a blatant rebel against Jesus Christ, and made him a captive— and that became his purpose. It was Paul’s joy to be a captive of the Lord, and he had no other interest in heaven or on earth. It is a shameful thing for a Christian to talk about getting the victory. We should belong so completely to the Victor that it is always His victory, and “we are more than conquerors through Him . . .” (Romans 8:37).

“We are to God the fragrance of Christ . . .” (2 Corinthians 2:15). We are encompassed with the sweet aroma of Jesus, and wherever we go we are a wonderful refreshment to God.

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October 24, 2011

Journal Entry for Today-JDV

Thank you Lord for the joy I have discovered in worshiping you throughout the day.  I am also learning that praising You when I face challenges is a wonderful way to find the joy and security of my salvation. Praising and worshiping You as I go through my day has almost become a pattern Lord, and I thank You for the joy, peace and optimism that accompanies the praise and worship.

And God says…” The scriptures say “acknowledge the Lord in all your ways and He will make your paths straight. Seek first the kingdom of God, which is Jesus, and all these things will follow. It becomes an easier path when you praise and join the Holy Spirit in worship during you day. When you keep your eyes on Jesus, your eyes are no longer on the circumstances around you, and your faith is renewed as the Holy Spirit worships through you.”

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