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This morning I was reading the familiar passage   
in 1 Corinthians 2 that talks about God's wisdom   
given to God's people through the Spirit of Jesus in them...   
.....and me.    

The mind of Christ. 1 Cor 2:6-16  

The thing is....  
I feel like I don't always 'operate' from that place...
the 'mind of Christ' determining my wisdom
and my moral choices and my relational 'savvy'...

it happens at times,
but that's just the thing....
It doesn't feel like it's 'normal'....

Paul tells the Corinthians
they have Christ's mind
but his very next conversation is
'I can't talk to you about this
because you are babies in Christ.'

His definition of 'non-maturity' is;
Quarreling, jealousy,
and cliques of being associated with a certain leader.
later on he brings up how
they did not address issues of sin in their midst.. 1 Cor 5

He says they need 'milk'
not 'solid food'.
1 Cor 3:1-4

So, in my own life.
Where are the places I get 'stymied' by 'baby ways'?
What are the situations where I default to the worlds way
instead of Christ's mind?

somebody said a while ago, a good check is...
'What makes me rant and be angry that..... wouldn't affect Jesus the same way?'

Hmmm...

Lord Jesus,
You have given me 'Your mind'
and yet I it doesn't feel like that is my 'default' operating mode
I feel like I struggle to
listen
and
obey.

Thank You for teaching me
there is more of You
as I release more of me.
and
You are faithful
to complete Your good work in me.

I trust that promise from You.
Today
Thank You.....
for Your Mind...
Your Spirit.

PJ