12 For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more.
You have probably heard the statement, "If there's a will, there is a way." The statement is clear: if we have determination to do something, we will always find the method or path to do it. This kind of thinking makes sense from a natural standpoint. Man has done some amazing things through the power of a "made-up mind" and unrelenting determination.
The problem comes when we attempt to mix this kind of philosophy with the Gospel. According to the Gospel, the answer to our problems is not more "will-power." The answer to the drug addicts struggle with addiction is not in having more self-discipline and a stronger resolve to stay away from drugs. The solution to people's inability to control their lusts and passions is not in their will. And the way to success is not in living a life that depends on the strength of our flesh.
The Gospel tells us that our will is not the way; Jesus is the way! (John 14:6). In Hebrews chapter eight, God initiates the New Covenant of faith in Christ. In explaining the New Covenant, God uses the words "I will" six times. He says "I will make a new covenant.....I will make (this covenant) with the house of Israel.....I will put my laws into their mind......I will be to them a God......I will be merciful to their unrighteousness......I will remember their sins no more."
The burden of responsibility is on the Father. In the Old Testament, the focus was on what man could do. In this new way, the focus is on what Christ has already done. Six times, he says what He will do. Of course, the number six is the number of man. This is a covenant established by the Father and Jesus and mankind becomes the beneficiary of the blessings! When we accept the Father's work through Christ, our strength is no longer in our will-power. Our strength is in His will-power! The power of His will is more than enough to cause us to overcome and succeed in any area of our lives.
Stop relying on your own will-power to overcome and succeed in life. Find yourself in His will! In that will, there is more than enough power for you to succeed!
Thought for the Day
When the strength of our will fails, the power of His will takes over
This is true. Pastor Cisco. When the Apostle Paul said, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me," he was not literally saying that it was he would would do things but it's actually God is who was in him who would do things (through him). Even the Lord Jesus, when He prayed in the garden of Gethsemane said, "If You be willing, let this cup be removed from me. Nevertheless, not my will but Yours be done." Thank you for the Word. (Victor Victa)
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