The propensity of a Christ follower!

The word from God today is propensity which is defined as an inclination or tendency to behave in a particular way.

We are motivated by our fleshly desires and our genetic disposition formed at birth. Very simply, we are a self driven people with an ego to satisfy our needs. Face the facts; this is who you are along with all humanity.

God wants to change the propensities in your life from the natural to the spiritual. He wants you to be driven by the Holy Spirit with motives built on the values of Christ.

The starting point is to be born again into the life of Christ. 

This alone will not change your natural propensities. You must have a genuine desire and sincere heart to seek the will of God above all else and live under the authority of the Holy Spirit. 

When you think about the will of God do not think about religion or doing works. Think about living by faith believing in the promises of God. Concentrate on listening to the voice of God and responding to Him with obedience. This delights the heart of God. 

Take time each day to pray, listen, and commit your works to God.

God desires to remake you filled with His propensities. You do not have to work for them. They will come through your faith and resting in God. This is the miracle of salvation. It is not by power nor by might but by the Spirit of Christ. 

The defining propensity of a Christ follower is to wake up each day with an attitude “Not my will but Yours be done.”