John 15: 4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself except it abides in the vine no more can you, except you abide in me. 5 I am the vine, you are the branches: He that abides in me, and I in him, the same brings forth much fruit: for without me you can do nothing.
This is particularly true in the spiritual realm, and hence the reason why we must be on full alert, night and day, lest a gradual retrogression imperceptibly takes hold on us, and before you know it, we’re back to square one, or even worse. Persons who were struggling with latent tendencies, deep in the recesses of the mind, and who, by God’s grace were able to make a turnaround, must greatly treasure their new lease on life, for it is a day of new beginnings that should lead to eternal life.
And, as such, being, and staying connected to your Only source of power should be the top priority at all times. Staying connected to Christ is the key to living victoriously, and therefore, whatsoever might be the urgency of the moment, nothing trumps our time with Christ, who alone is able to keep us from falling back into a relapse.
If life permits, many of us will be graced with a day of new beginnings, and like the infirm man in the narrative, we too might have to do mortal battle against our internal, and external foes, of which the internal foes are the most dangerous. The Christian wins his battles on his knees, and therefore, it is of critical importance that we remained plugged in to the source of our power at all times.
Romans 8:26 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!