December 16

Philippians 3:16 (NIV)
16 Only let us live up to what we have already attained.

I have attained something already! It is in me and in you! Paul is saying – the Spirit is saying, that we have already attained what we are aiming at, and it is up to us to a large extent, whether we live up to that level or not. What we have attained goes so far beyond moral living, so far beyond being a good Christian, so far beyond western thinking of religious servitude – it blows my mind! The depth of relationship, the authority and power that we have, the identity and rights as children of God we have are amazing. For me, when I think about living up to what I have attained (by the work of Jesus), I think about living in my true identity. Oh to walk, talk, think, behave, hear, see, pray, teach, love… as I already am! Lord, draw me deeper – take me to the next level – again. Reveal to me who I am in You!