Apostle Paul wrote in Ephesians that The Father in the heavenly realm had already given to us His children on earth every spiritual blessing in Christ Jesus.
Ephesians 2:8-10
If I have to put above verses on my own words:
When God decided to create me and made me belong to Christ Jesus by his grace, he had also prepared the 'good works' and the 'spiritual blessings' paired and tied in a bunch (just for me). [I imagined God saying while he knitted my being: Elena has to do this at the time I chose, so, I gave this(these) spiritual blessing(s) for her to do it.]
How would I know the 'good works' and the 'spiritual blessings' God has prepared for me?
I must let my spirit EAT GOD's WORDS. EAT - which means I have to rest in God's presence and let God reveal to my spirit the truths in His written Words.
God's Words do not taste the same. (If it taste bland, you are not really chewing it.)
Some Words taste bitter. God's Words that convict and correct are like bitter medicine for the healing of my soul. Just like how drinking bitter medicine will help my physical body heal from an illness.
Some Words taste sour. Words that instruct and guide can strengthen my frame. Just like how eating citrus fruits can help boost my physical body's immune system.
Some Words taste salty. Words that are very specific in revealing God's unique purposes for my life. These Words give me the unique 'saltiness' as one of Jesus salt on this earth. Just like how a salt bring out the unique flavor of a dish.
Some Words taste sweet. Words of promises and affirmation. These are Words that reinstate my position and blessings in Christ Jesus. These Words give a surge of energy and joy to my spirit and soul. Just like how sweets do the same to my physical body.
No matter what the taste, God's Words nourish my spirit and strengthen my soul. The more I eat God's Words, the more nutrients my frame carries. However, I expend these nutrients in doing the 'good works' God has assigned for me to do. If I stop eating God's Words, doing those good works would be a hopeless case as I would be getting energy from the wrong source - my flesh.
Also, I must be careful to pick up the bunch of good works that was assigned for me. If I get in the way of others while they are picking up their own bunches, I would feel the strain. The strain that was not meant for me to carry. (I must only fight the battles God has assigned for me.) Many people of God, out of the kindness of their hearts or sensitivity of their beings, had fallen to or are into that kind of error. The result of such error is unnecessary frustration. I believe, God allowed that error to happen, to teach all his children to completely rely on him in all aspect of their lives.
So, in response to these revelations I pray:
GOD, I humbly ask for the appetite to daily eat Your Words regardless of the tastes. Help me to correctly discern what are the good works You have assigned for me. In doing those good works, help me oh GOD to rely only on Your grace and spiritual blessings in Christ Jesus.
LORD, by Your unconditional mercy, free Your people who are battling right now the battles that are not meant for them to fight. Lead them by Your righteous right hand to let go of the unnecessary frustrations. Free them from those strain and let them pick up their own bunches with joy again.
Good Father, stretch out Your arms and embrace all of Your children. Meet us oh God just right where we are and clothe us with Jesus' joy and freedom. These I ask to bring You glory and in Jesus name.
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