S: 10 And the disciples asked him, “Then why do the scribes say that first Elijah must come?” 11 He answered, “Elijah does come, and he will restore all things. 12 But I tell you that Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him, but did to him whatever they pleased. So also the Son of Man will certainly suffer at their hands.” 13 Then the disciples understood that he was speaking to them of John the Baptist.
Matthew 17:12
O: Verse 12 hits home for me, as I feel like I too know Christ, but lost the reverence of who He is. Moses and Elijah were considered the greatest prophets of the Old Testament. Constantly they were telling the Israelites to come back to God in repentance and obey his commands. And as much as God corrected them they still fell away. Now that Christ has come and past, I too falter at obey God's commands. As a result Christ is again crucified for my actions.
A: How many times have I crucified Christ with my disobedience and pride in myself? Holy Spirit please let me overcome myself reliance and fall in surrender to God's will. I can't do it with my own strength, but only through the spirit can I lessen my personal desires and make greater God's will to shine through in this life. This includes a future spouse and career.. I'm at His mercy on this.. In short I need to surrender my thoughts and actions.
P: God help me to surrender to you. Help me to be reminded that this life is no longer mine, but flesh and bones borrowed from you. Help me to utilize my time on this earth in obedience of your will. Let your will be mine. Help me spirit to rid myself of pride, and selfish ambition. Thank you Jesus for dying for my sins. I truly am "filthy rags (used tampons)" in your eyes. Wash me clean in your precious blood.
In Jesus Name,
Amen
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