“Work out your salvation…for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.” Phil2.13 ESV
When God works some grace in us, we should certainly work it out. What I mean is that we should give expression to those inner encouragements we receive from Him. The Holy Spirit not only tells us what is right, I believe that He places in us a desire for it. What is left is for us to finish what He has furnished, to express the desire in some obedient action. We want God’s will because He has graciously put the want in us. Of course the problem is with all those other wants. I should think it wise that we take a lesson from Mr. Miyagi. Remember Karate Kid? “Wax on, wax off, wax on, wax off.” In other words, we train before we fight. In those moments when a desire to do God’s will is greatest, we should rehearse our responses to opponent desires. We should practice, if only in our mind, what we will do when anger, or lust or pride make their move. Take time each day to train yourself for godliness. ts
Just me trying to be honest with God.
