My computer crashed. When the blue screen came on with the words, "fatal error," it shut the computer's power off. My work, particularly all of my seminary work, was stored within the recesses of the computer. And . . . well . . . the blue screen did not elicit happy thoughts. My son-in-law made a house call with a notebook of disks, tested the computer, restored the computer's power, inserted the disks, retrieved all of the information, tested the computer, and completed the task of restoration. He is my hero.
Heroes are not always easy to find. In the ancient days, the Jewish people were waiting for their version of a hero, the messiah, to come and rescue them from the constraints and oppression of life. John described the excitement of the people as they realized Jesus was the Messiah. John used the Greek word, christos, which was more of a term than a name, meaning “anointed." This could be translated from the Hebrew term māšîa (messiah).
The Apostle Paul referred to Christ as the name of Jesus, writing volumes about a living relationship with Him. Meditate on what Paul wrote to the Corinthians:
3 I will give you all the proof you want that Christ speaks through me. Christ is not weak in his dealings with you; he is a mighty power among you.
4 Although he died on the cross in weakness, he now lives by the mighty power of God. We, too, are weak, but we live in him and have God's power -- the power we use in dealing with you.
5 Examine yourselves to see if your faith is really genuine. Test yourselves. If you cannot tell that Jesus Christ is among you, it means you have failed the test.
6 I hope you recognize that we have passed the test and are approved by God.
(2 Corinthians 13:3-6, NLT)
Who is Christ today?
Christ is mighty in power.
Christ is living by the mighty power.
We too live in Christ and have the mighty power.
Test yourself and see if you can tell that Christ is present.
Are you aware of the presence and power of Christ today?
Are you participating in the presence and power of Christ today?
Refuse to allow the power of circumstances to dictate your day.
Refuse to let the "fatal errors" in this world control you.
Seek the healing and restorative power of Christ.
Choose to live in the power of Christ today.
Learning with you to live in the power of Christ rather than in the power of circumstances,
Shalom,
Kerrie
(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2008 All Rights Reserved)
