One Thing Needful

I am a clay jar, mortal flesh in true form: weak, unlovely, made from the dust of the ground. Yet, Lord, You have chosen to place the treasure of Your presence–the light of Your presence in my heart. While I despise my flesh–my fleshly instincts and reactions–it is the vehicle for showing Your power. It is the showcase for Your power. It is the way Your power is shown. As I yield to You and surrender my will, I become conformed to the image of Christ. Only Your power can accomplish that in my life. Only Your Holy Spirit can provide the power for that work.

As the Spirit fills me and conforms me to Your image, I will be the fragrant aroma of You. I will be the light–Your light in a dark world. If I want to see my church fellowship to be healthly, fulfilling its commission, I must be Your light. Spiritual warfare takes place in the battle over my flesh. If I want the darkness to be driven out I must be the light. If I want an outpouring of the Holy Spirit I must be filled with the Spirit. I am Your light when I’m filled with Your Spirit. To be filled with Your Spirit I must be broken & surrendered–emptied of all selfish desire. Everything selfish must be surrendered to You. Everything!