Breaking Away

[Albert Finch]

Romans 1:1 - "Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ called to be an apostle, separated unto the Gospel of God."

Many are called, but we are never separated. That separation is a threefold thing:

First: The New Creation separates us from the old life.

Second: As the Word is built into us, we are separated unto Christ. First, there is a separation from the world; now there is a separation unto the Master. Jesus becomes the Lord of our lives. His Word dominates us.

Thirdly: In our walk then, as we are separated unto Christ, we come to believe that God has a purpose for our life (our destiny). We ask, seek, and knock (Matt. 7:7,8) until we understand what that purpose is. As we receive revelation of that purpose through the Holy Spirit we separate ourselves from those things which are not sinful in themselves but unnecessary. This separation continues year after year as we pursue our destiny in Christ, walking in the fulness of His fellowship.

Questions To Ask Myself

Am I completely sold out to the Lord Jesus Christ?

How many hours per day do I meditate on Jesus and His purpose for my life vs. participating and thinking about society (it's demands, requirements, and pleasures)?

What is my plan to increase my Christ consciousness?