Jesus made a special point of discouraging the laying of emphasis upon outer observances; and, indeed, upon hard-and-fast rules and regulations of every kind. What he insisted upon was a certain spirit in one’s conduct, knowing that when the spirit is right, details will take care of themselves. Yet, in spite of this, the history of orthodox Christianity is largely made up of attempts to enforce all sorts of external observances upon the people.
Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life (2 Corinthians 3:6).
As we apply what we have learned about overcoming negativity, some key principles must be known and followed if we are to live in the Eden God created for us. One of the toughest principles to master is the fact that our spirit is the true reality in which we operate. Mere outward compliance with God’s laws and Jesus’ teaching is no more than paint on a house; a thin surface coating that seals a solid structure. Our spirits are the true structure, not our outward actions. If we follow every law God reveals to us, yet do not love, forgive and help others, we are lost.
So, let us begin anew today the quest to fully accept the Easter gift of the Holy Spirit. Let us turn over control of our lives to that spirit and be resurrected as new beings. Through Jesus’ sacrifice, God’s law has been written in our hearts and can only be manifested fully in our lives if we yield to the Holy Spirit. Let God’s Holy Spirit be reflected in our thoughts, words and deeds so that God’s love lights our garden and those of anyone we touch.
And today, let us remember that this day and every day was given to us by God for us to rejoice and be glad in it. Today, let us walk in our gardens with pure spirits, new life and full appreciation for the joy, peace and gladness that are available to us through Jesus’ love and sacrifice.
Living anew,
Z gardener
Author’s note: Today another brother joins us in the Good Morning Garden. He is a bright young light, motivated to good works for those less fortunate. We are blessed by his presence with us as surely as he will be a blessing to all those he touches. Welcome to the Garden, brother.
Z
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