Are You Fresh for Everything?

John 3:3 (Amplified Bible)
3Jesus answered him, I assure you, most solemnly I tell you, that unless a person is born again (anew, from above), he cannot ever see (know, be acquainted with, and experience) the kingdom of God.


Becoming a Christian and being born again is a mysterious thing, there is no mistaking that it comes from God alone, and is surprising as God Himself. It is unknown where it starts and where it ends, its hidden in the depths of ones soul. Being born again from above is an exciting thing, an eternal beginning, and provides a freshness all the time. A freshness in the way one thinks, behaves, lives, and speaks. After becoming a Christian, if one begins to feel "stale", it is a good indication it's time to stop and take a look at where we are in our walk with God. When this happens, it is usually because our walk with God has gotten "out of sync" with Him. We have to stop at times and ask ourselves: "are we still feeling that freshness, or have we become stale?" " Freshness is not the result of obedience; it comes from the Holy Spirit. Obedience keeps us "in the light as He is in the light . . ." (1 John 1:7)."
There are many things in this life that can distract us from God. We must jealously guard our hearts and our relationships with God. Jesus prayed, "I have given to them the glory and honor which You have given Me, that they may be one [even] as We are one" :John 17:22. We must totally and continually keep ourselves open to God. Ask yourself if your looking to anything or anyone else to give you life and keep you fulfilled. If you are leaning on anything else to give you freshness and strength you will not be able to even realize when God's power has left. When we are born with the Spirit it means more than you could ever imagine. It will lead every area of our lives, gives us clear vision and keeps things fresh in our lives. It is the most amazing thing when we can finally come to the end of ourselves and fully give ourselves over to our Creator, the One who gives us life, and the One who keeps that life going.

(My Utmost for His Highest-Oswald Chambers)