Sit, Walk, Stand

I am currently reading Watchman Nee's
Sit, Walk, Stand

And I am literally amazed by the wisdom
of this man. I feel like I need to re-read
each page just to soak in all that I am
laying my eyes on.

But it's more than just laying my eyes
on these pages. My heart is in it.

It's involved.

The book is based off of Ephesians..
and this morning I was just relaxing
against the studio wall before devotions
and I read just this very small part...





As Christians our standard of living can never be "right or wrong," but the Cross. The principle of the Cross is our principle of conduct. Praise God that he makes his sun to shine on the evil and the good. With him it is a question of his grace and not of right or wrong. But that is to be our standard also....
We are back again in the first section of Ephesians. What is the secret strength of the Christian life? Whence has it its power? Let me give you the answer in a sentence: The Christian's secret is his rest in Christ. His power derives from his God-given position. All who sit can walk, for in the thought of God the one follows the other spontaneously. We sit forever with Christ that we may walk continously before men.
Abide in Christ, and our position ensures the power to walk worthy of him.
Sitting may seem to be far from the picture of the Christian life, but it may serve to remind us that our conduct and behavior depend fundamentally upon our inward rest in Christ. This explains Paul's language here. (Eph. 3:20 & Col. 1:29) He has first learned to sit. He has come to a place of rest in God. As a result his walking is not based on his efforts but on God's mighty inward working. There lies the secret of his strength. Paul has seen himself seated in Christ; therefore his walk before men takes its character from Christ dwelling in him. Small wonder that he prays for the Ephesians: "That Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith" (3:17)




So much to take in.



I hope that you have realized the position
that you have in Christ....

YOU ARE SEATED WITH HIM!

And when you realize and BELIEVE this
He will work within you as you rest in him.



HE WANTS TO WORK!
He wants to show his power!!!!

But "our works" get in the way!!!



Be encouraged :o)


He wants to show off....
won't you let him?? ;o)


I love you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!