Tag: Acts 9:34

Meditation Thought: ““Aeneas,” Peter said to him, “Jesus Christ heals you. Get up and roll up your mat.” Immediately Aeneas got up.” Acts 9:34

Peter did not seek to have Christ dwell in him for the purpose of power to do miracles – he sought Christ to dwell in him because Christ promised him that he would come if the would invite Him. He didn’t know specifically what would happen when He was given priority in his life – but he knew that he could trust Him.

I too seek to yield whatever authority I have to Jesus for He brings the authority of God into my life – not to be domineering and autocratic, nor even take over everything for my own good. No, the Father’s authority is the shelter of my life.

God does not rule me; He nourishes me. When I know this, and when I recognize God as the One who
Cherishes me,
Protects me,
Encourages me,
Comforts me, and
Guides me into the best places for me to be, then I can yield my authority willingly, trustingly and knowledgeably to the authority of Jesus Christ within me.

He is the most desirable companion possible with whom to move through the years of life in this world. If God is for me, who can be against me?