Sister to Sister: We Are His

Dear Sisters,
Jonathan Edwards wrote seventy resolutions by which he wanted to live. The 43rd
resolution states: “Resolved, never henceforward till I die, to act as
if I were any way my own, but to act entirely and altogether God’s…” I
love this quote because it is so easy to think of ourselves (along with
our time, money, plans, thoughts, decisions, and possessions) as our
own. However, if we have been purchased by the precious blood of Jesus,
we are not our own. We are His!
It reminds me of 2 Chronicles chapter 20. Judah was going to be attacked by Moab, Ammon, and several other nations. The king of Judah at this time, Jehoshaphat, prayed and asked the Lord for His help. In answer to Jehoshaphat’s prayer, God, through Jahaziel, said, “The battle is not yours, but God’s.” (2 Chronicles 20:15) They were told not to fight, but to stand still and see the salvation of the Lord. So instead of organizing an army, they organized a choir! While they sang, God fought for them.

How many times do we live like we are our own? We do not live
surrendered to Jesus Christ; we live for ourselves. 1 Corinthians 10:31
says, “Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do,
do all to the glory of God.” This verse makes no distinction between
small or large things in our lives. Every single detail of our lives is
to be under His submission, for He is worthy!
A few days ago, I found a quote by Corrie Ten Boom. She said, “When I try, I fail. When I trust, He succeeds!” What a refreshing statement! I have found that to be absolutely true in my life. Whenever I have mustered up my strength and said, “I am not going to sin even if it kills me!”, I usually fail. When I trust that Jesus is enough and that He will give me the grace I need to overcome temptation, He triumphs through me!
Sisters, Jesus wants us to be completely His, to be set apart. We will still sin, but we do not have to be a slave to our sins. Psalm 108:13 reminds us, “Through God we shall do valiantly: for He it is that shall tread down our enemies.” He will tread down our sin, but He has to have our trust. My Bible teacher once said, “You can’t fight for someone if they don’t let you, if they are trying to fight for themselves.” That is exactly how it is with God. He will wash you clean and make you His, but He has to do it, not you.
In Christ,
Tabitha
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Emily & Tabitha |
Tabitha Slater is a 16-year-old home-school junior who lives on a farm in Kansas. She adores teaching taekwondo and dance to young children. In her free time, she loves to spend time alone with Jesus, read, and listen to worship music. Bloom! photographer and designer, Emily, is Tabitha's cousin and close friend.
Thank you, Tabitha, for writing this! It is very true! What strikes me most is the part about trying to do hard things on my own strength- impossible. But trusting God makes all things possible!
ReplyDeleteYour Sister in Christ,
Victoria