Submission Brings Transformation

“So he went down and dipped himself seven times in the Jordan, according to the word of the man of God.” 2 Kings 5:14a (ESV) As a follower of Christ, I have found that life can be difficult and unexpected events can challenge our resolve in our pilgrimage. The unexpected storm of grief, death, pain, trauma, or abandonment in life can lead to a long, difficult, dry and discouraging wilderness season. The storm seems to be invincible and hope of overcoming seeps from our hearts. Despite the trials that confront us, the Lord in abundant mercy and grace has given us spiritual gifts to help us endure these seasons. The Word of God, prayer, and the comfort of the Holy Spirit empower us with spiritual endurance and strength to hang on with all steadfastness. Faithfully maintaining our devotional life during these times may decline and can become a practice of the joyous past. Every follower of Christ knows this truth. Satan, our adversary of old, desires that dust will accumulate on our Bible and that our active prayer life discontinue. Inevitably, this will diminish the comforting presence of the Holy Spirit, as the seeds of doubt and discouragement germinate and take residence. The enemy will attack us with the thought that maintaining a consistent devotional life is not the solution and is counterintuitive. However, instead of throwing in the proverbial towel, the secret to enduring is to submit, yield, and remain obedient to the Word of God despite the ongoing trial. You can read more about this tomorrow. – Steve Keesic   Council Fire is a collaboration with Intertribal Life Ministries and Native Evangelical Fellowship of Canada. The Council Fire Daily Devotional Book Set is available on the Intertribal Life Ministries website. Learn more about Council Fire at councilfire365.org