John 14:21. Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love them and show myself to them.
The first step to restoring true fellowship with Christ is to receive and believe in Him. John 1:12 says, “Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.”
Before we can walk closely with Christ, we must first confirm and embrace our identity as God’s children. This is not just a title but a spiritual reality that changes the direction of our lives. We are no longer bound by sin or controlled by circumstances. We are heirs of God’s Kingdom, called to live as Christ’s witnesses in His presence daily.
To maintain this fellowship, we must invite Jesus into every part of our lives. How? By remaining in His Word. John 15:7 says, “If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.”
This requires a heart that yearns for His Word and obeys it. Only then will we understand the depth of His love and experience His living presence. His Word is not a burden but a lifeline that sustains us through every season.
We must also remember that our enemy, the devil, will continuously try to break our fellowship with Christ. First Peter 5:7-8 says, “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.”
The devil attacks by filling our hearts with worry and fear. When we fall into anxiety, we become vulnerable to his lies. In John 8:44, Jesus called him “the father of lies,” and his main tactic is to make us doubt who our Father is and what He can do.
That is why we must stay alert when problems come. Worry is one of the greatest obstacles to experiencing God’s grace. Jesus Christ is the Creator who gave us life and the ultimate victory over Satan. Receiving Him as Lord is not a burden; it is the greatest privilege and joy.
Galatians 2:20 says, “I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” We must nail our selfish thoughts, ambitions, and anxieties to the cross and surrender fully to Christ. Only then will our hearts and minds be guarded against the evil one.
Until Jesus becomes the true Lord of your life, there will be no lasting joy or rest. John 2:1-10 shows that when Jesus turned water into wine, the true celebration began. Likewise, life begins when He reigns fully. Do not run ahead of Him. Do not lag behind. Walk with Him daily.
Run the race set before you. Lay aside every weight and the sin that so easily entangles, and to persevere in the race of faith. Remove anything in your life that slows you down (Hebrews 12:1). Stop loving the world and its temporary pleasures. Instead, love the Father who lives in you (1 John 2:15).
We were bought with a price (1 Corinthians 6:20). Our bodies now belong to Christ. Let us not offer the parts of our bodies to sin, but to offer them to God as instruments for righteousness. Sin is no longer our master; we now live under God’s grace (Romans 6:13-14).
As you enjoy deep fellowship with Christ, His heart for the world will become your heart. Jesus said, “Come, follow me, and I will send you out to fish for people” (Matthew 4:19). This is true success—not living for yourself, but living for the gospel—saving lives through the power of the gospel.
You will never regret going into the world with Christ to save the lost. When you align your life with His mission, you discover true joy and purpose. The world defines success by status and achievement, but God defines success as fulfilling His calling to share the gospel.
Living for this purpose is not a sacrifice—it is the life best lived. Every step you take for the gospel leaves behind an eternal masterpiece, an eternal inheritance, and an eternal legacy. This is the true victory and success that God desires for your life.
Prayer. Lord Jesus, I yield my life to You. Do whatever You desire with my life. Send me wherever You will. Use me for Your glory. In Your precious name I pray. Amen.