“Therefore, since a promise remains of entering His rest, let us fear lest any of you seem to have come short of it,” Hebrews 4:1 NKJV. It is easy to be tricked into thinking that Christian activity is spiritual fervor. David had been a successful king for quite a while when “at the time of battle” he was in the palace instead of where he belonged on the battlefield. His moral failure with Bathsheba happened precisely when he was enjoying the fruit of his efforts while ignoring his responsibility to remain at the battlefront. Spiritual laziness is a constant temptation for each of us. We need rest, but we must learn to rest IN HIM, while still running hard within our calling and purpose. We must disengage from our own fleshly efforts but never from our daily obedience and surrender to the Holy Spirit. Oh LORD, my Keeper, deliver me from worldly contentment. In all my ways pull me toward obedience to You.
A serious pursuit of godliness requires an equally serious renunciation of worldliness. Too often, we measure spirituality with false scales. While being wisely selective with our public vices we are less so with our private attitudes and perspectives. In reality, it is the thoughts and intents of the heart where the greatest battles must be waged; our actions will ultimately align with the condition of our hearts. Lord God, You know me inside out, You are not fooled by human facades. Plow my heart with Your Word and Spirit and leave nothing unturned. Refresh my inward man that I may outwardly glorify You in all places at all times.
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