Together with God

Christ is our example, our inspiration, our exceeding great reward. “Ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building.”  1Corinthians 3:9. God is the Master Builder, but man has a part to act. He is to co-operate with God. “We are laborers together with God.” Never forget the words: “together with God.”  “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.”  Philip 2:12, 13.  The miracle-working power of Christ’s grace is revealed in the creation in man of a new heart, a higher life, a holier enthusiasm. God says: A new heart also will I give you.” Ezekiel 36:26. Is not this, the renewal of man, the greatest miracle that can be performed? What cannot the human agent do who by faith takes hold of the divine power?  Remember that in working with Christ as our personal Saviour lies our strength and our victory. This is the part all are to act. Christ is the way, the truth, and the life. He declares: “Without Me ye can do nothing.” John 15:5. And the repentant, believing soul responds: I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”  Philippians 4:13. To those who do this comes the assurance: As many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of God.” John 1:12.  “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health.” 3 John 1:2. 9T 152.2