“…Let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles.”
As our various coram Deo hindrances are revealed, let’s remember He only and always has our very best in mind. “God’s kindness leads you toward repentance.” (Ro. 2:5) If what comes to mind does not come in a firm but kind manner, then it is not from Him. Only the devil is the harsh, religious task-master behind the voice of the Pharisees who, “tie up heavy loads and put them on men’s shoulders, but they themselves are not willing to lift a finger to move them.” (Mt. 23:4)
The devil’s callous voice paralyzes us with venomous spew, making coram Deo fellowship seem impossible for us. The devil fears and despises a broken and contrite heart, but the Father does not. God’s voice of discipline always draws us closer to Him and enables us to remove the load step by step like a kind Father who is hand in hand with us. He deals gently with us and gives us grace to keep in step with His Spirit.
Christ came that we should walk in newness of life here and now.
We simply have to get used to coming to this place often and bowing before God’s face with transparent hearts. Let’s continually present our hindrance list to Him asking Him to save us from each one. A tall order takes persistent faith that diligently knocks on His door saying, “Grant me justice against my adversary.” (Lk. 18:3) His will is that we be saved completely from the penalty and the power of sin, for “the body is not meant for immorality, but for the Lord, and the Lord is for the body. Now God has not only raised the Lord, but will raise us up through His power.” (1 Co. 6:13-14)
Begin asking the Holy Spirit for discernment regarding where these hindrances are rooted. Let’s ask Him to reveal the steps of deliverance He has for untangling each particular knot. When problems arise from this day forward, let’s resolve to glance at the problem and gaze at God’s face! Let’s gaze at His face until we know Him in such a manner that the problem will only be a pointer to God’s great resources. (Taylor 1977)
Adapted from the Coram Deo Secret
/coram-deo.html
As our various coram Deo hindrances are revealed, let’s remember He only and always has our very best in mind. “God’s kindness leads you toward repentance.” (Ro. 2:5) If what comes to mind does not come in a firm but kind manner, then it is not from Him. Only the devil is the harsh, religious task-master behind the voice of the Pharisees who, “tie up heavy loads and put them on men’s shoulders, but they themselves are not willing to lift a finger to move them.” (Mt. 23:4)
The devil’s callous voice paralyzes us with venomous spew, making coram Deo fellowship seem impossible for us. The devil fears and despises a broken and contrite heart, but the Father does not. God’s voice of discipline always draws us closer to Him and enables us to remove the load step by step like a kind Father who is hand in hand with us. He deals gently with us and gives us grace to keep in step with His Spirit.
Christ came that we should walk in newness of life here and now.
We simply have to get used to coming to this place often and bowing before God’s face with transparent hearts. Let’s continually present our hindrance list to Him asking Him to save us from each one. A tall order takes persistent faith that diligently knocks on His door saying, “Grant me justice against my adversary.” (Lk. 18:3) His will is that we be saved completely from the penalty and the power of sin, for “the body is not meant for immorality, but for the Lord, and the Lord is for the body. Now God has not only raised the Lord, but will raise us up through His power.” (1 Co. 6:13-14)
Begin asking the Holy Spirit for discernment regarding where these hindrances are rooted. Let’s ask Him to reveal the steps of deliverance He has for untangling each particular knot. When problems arise from this day forward, let’s resolve to glance at the problem and gaze at God’s face! Let’s gaze at His face until we know Him in such a manner that the problem will only be a pointer to God’s great resources. (Taylor 1977)
Adapted from the Coram Deo Secret
/coram-deo.html
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