Daily Power #62

Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace. (Rom. 8:5–6)

Are you looking for full-time benefits from a part-time investment? Can you work out just once a year and still be physically in shape? What if you told your spouse you loved them only on your anniversary? Would they believe you? Sometimes we become similarly lax in our pursuit of Christ. But it’s impossible to be sort of a Christian and expect to grow in our faith. We can’t be a cultural Christian—like I was growing up—and have spiritual success.

How do you know if you’re a cultural Christian? “Well, I go to church—always at Easter and Christmas. And I try to be a good person—you know, not over the top like those weirdo types who take religion too seriously. Yeah, I’m a Christian. I believe in God and all that stuff.”

Believing in God doesn’t mean you know God. Scripture teaches that even the demons believe in God. If you’re always blending in, going with the flow, not wanting to stand out because of your faith, then it’s time to re-evaluate your faith.

Today make sure you have a full-time faith, not just part-time. Don’t be a cultural Christian—be a whole-hearted, all-in follower of the living God.

Power Lift

Lord, I want to be so much more than a cultural Christian. Help me give my whole heart to you and to trust you in every area of my life.