“That they may be one, even as we are one.” John 17:22
Jesus lived in oneness with His Father throughout His entire life. He was born in the form of a human being and was subjected to all the temptations from Satan that you and I face everyday of our life.
The difference is Jesus never succumbed to any temptation or fleshly desire. He was perfect!
Jesus prayed that you and I can live in oneness with Him like Jesus was to His Father.
The question is “Can you really live in oneness with Jesus?” And, if this is so “How do you maintain oneness with Him?”
The reality is Jesus wants you to be one with Him and it is very possible to have this spiritual connection.
However, it is impossible for you to live at all times in perfect oneness with Jesus because you are a human being filled with many frailties.
The good news is you can live in oneness with Jesus for a significant part of your life. And, it gets easier as you grow in maturity with Him.
The first step is to examine yourself and determine if you really have a desire to live for God and deny yourself. Without a serious commitment to Jesus, you are probably wasting your time.
God knows you better than you know yourself and all it takes is a willing heart! God will accept you just the way you are with all your blemishes.
Once you make this commitment to God you can forget about trying to please God through your own efforts. You will fail God unless you are operating under the influence of the Spirit of Jesus.
It is God’s responsibility to teach you how to walk with Him and keep you away from the temptations of the world.
This is accomplished by the Holy Spirit who lives in all believers.
The Holy Spirit is the life of Jesus. He will share the essence of Jesus with you and guide you into living in oneness with Him.
Think of this like making a choice each day (or sometimes by the moment) to do what pleases you or to yield to the Holy Spirit.
You may think you are pursuing a path that seems logical and good but the end result could be destruction.
This is why the Holy Spirit is so important. He is omniscient and knows every detail of your life. He wants to protect you and guide you into the abundant life of Christ Jesus.
Walking with God is a learning process. It will eventually flow without a lot of conscious thought.
Take timeouts during you day and check in with the Holy Spirit when dealing with an important decision or questioning some action. This will keep you on track with God.
The Holy Spirit offers you the mind of Christ. He desires to speak with you and He is your conduit to developing an intimate and close relationship with Christ Jesus.
Are you connected to Jesus today?
Hal Hollister Ministry 