“For I say,
through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of
himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has
dealt to each one a measure of faith.” (Romans 12:3 NKJ)
through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of
himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has
dealt to each one a measure of faith.” (Romans 12:3 NKJ)
Today’s Scripture
passage is a marvelous promise for renewing the mind, as well as achieving
God’s good and perfect will. I notice that the Apostle encourages thinking. The
sort of thinking he promotes is thinking about myself.
passage is a marvelous promise for renewing the mind, as well as achieving
God’s good and perfect will. I notice that the Apostle encourages thinking. The
sort of thinking he promotes is thinking about myself.
And I believe Paul’s
intent is that I should think of myself in relation to renewing my mind and
discovering the good and perfect will of God (Romans 12:1-2). But, I am not to
think too highly of myself or form an elevated opinion of myself.
intent is that I should think of myself in relation to renewing my mind and
discovering the good and perfect will of God (Romans 12:1-2). But, I am not to
think too highly of myself or form an elevated opinion of myself.
Instead, I am to
think with wisdom and understanding of myself (v. 3). My thinking about myself
(i.e., gifting, talents, abilities) must be considered from a moderate opinion.
Think of me seriously, sensibly, and reasonably.
think with wisdom and understanding of myself (v. 3). My thinking about myself
(i.e., gifting, talents, abilities) must be considered from a moderate opinion.
Think of me seriously, sensibly, and reasonably.
It so good to know
that God anoints me, and every believer, with enough faith to easily achieve a
specific piece of God’s will and purpose. “God has dealt to each one a
measure of faith.” What a promise! God has implanted enough faith in me
that, through sensible reasoning, I can discover and achieve God’s will and
purpose for my life.
that God anoints me, and every believer, with enough faith to easily achieve a
specific piece of God’s will and purpose. “God has dealt to each one a
measure of faith.” What a promise! God has implanted enough faith in me
that, through sensible reasoning, I can discover and achieve God’s will and
purpose for my life.
Dear Father, thank
you for the measure of faith you have implanted in me. May the Holy Spirit
guide me to discover your will for my life. Empower me with your anointing to achieve the specific piece of your purpose for which you
have called me. I pray this in the name of Jesus. AMEN
you for the measure of faith you have implanted in me. May the Holy Spirit
guide me to discover your will for my life. Empower me with your anointing to achieve the specific piece of your purpose for which you
have called me. I pray this in the name of Jesus. AMEN
Accept
God’s Will. Reject the Fear. Act Today!
God’s Will. Reject the Fear. Act Today!