Live By God's Ability.

“Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.” Philippians 2:12-13

In our opening scripture, we see Paul urging the Philippian Church who has been living in obedience to obey much more in His absence. Someone may ask, “How can someone obey you much more in your absence?” This is difficult for some to do because it is easier for them to obey a leader when he is present with them than when he is absent. But Paul says He expects them to obey him much more in his absence, why? He tells us why in Philippians 2:13 saying, “For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.” In other words, God will give you the desire and the ability to do what pleases Him.

Therefore, if God requires anything from you, expect Him to give you the ability to do it. For instance, if you desire to pray, receive the grace to pray and you would not struggle to pray.

Therefore, when you know that grace and God's favour is always flowing to you, your attitude to life will change. You will begin to live your life with the mentality that you can do all things through Christ which strenghthens you. Having the sufficiency of Christ at work in you is also your inheritance in Christ.

Prayer.
 Dear Father, I thank You because the sufficiency of Christ is at work in me; empowering me to will and do of Your good pleasure. Thank you Father, for a release of Your grace towards me filling me with the ability to do all Your good pleasure today and always, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

For further study, read: 
1 Corinthians 15:10, Hebrews 4:14-16, Hebrews 13:20-21.

Doing the Word.
Don't struggle, receive the required grace to do whatever God has called you to do.