Acts 13:52 // The disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.
There is nothing quite like having the margin and capacity necessary to enjoy life. When we fill our lives up with doubt, worry, fear and regret, we are left with very little space for God to be worshiped and to dwell with us.
Every single day, we are given the opportunity by God to create space for Him. In fact, did you know that God has given us as believers the authority to decide on what we will fill our hearts with? So many times we find ourselves filling up on distractions and attractions which fill us with envy, discouragement and insecurity. God has given us the ability to choose what we will give our time, energy and focus to. When we choose to worship Him, we are choosing a life full of more of the things we know bring true fulfillment and peace. It is the place where we are most satisfied and God is most glorified!
When you and I choose to worship God in praise, when we confess God’s Word over our lives, we are filling ourselves with His Spirit, the Holy Spirit; a spirit of power, love and soundness of mind. As His sons and daughters, we have been given access to His presence, and it is His presence that creates space for us to accomplish all that He has for us. Psalm 16:11 says that in His presence there is fullness us Joy and at his right hand are pleasures forever more. Making room for God is the most important action we can take every day knowing that He will fill me with His Holy Spirit enabling me to live in freedom and victory.
Making space for God means we have to create time for Him. To make room for Him. To acknowledge and focus on Him daily is what will fill our hearts with hope and faith.
When we are willing to empty ourselves and seek Him first above everything else, He is more than willing to fill up our heart with good things. Be filled with the Holy Spirit because He is our teacher, our comforter and helper whenever we are in need.
Making space for God means we have to create time for Him.
If you are ready for a day filled with joy, commit to beginning it with worship. Living and leading a God-first life can only be fueled by a heart full of Him. Choose to fill it up today.
*This devotional is from A God First Life, written by Pastors Michael and Charla Turner
