Created Difference

John 1:3 “All things were created through Him, and apart from Him not one thing was created that has been created.” ~CSB

​ It seems like the cars today have so many different features in them.  I just saw a commercial the other day about a car that can turn all four wheels in order to move sideways.  This is an object built by, (created by), man.  This is a great example of the above text in reference to, "...apart from Him..." The car was ‘created’, but it was created ‘apart’ from God.
     
Now this car is an object.  Let’s look at what else has been created, that was created apart from God.  How about our fleshly desires that are against the spirit. These lead to actions that are not from God?  These emotions were created by the world’s dark influences:

• Anger
• Hate
• Envy
• Sexual immorality 
• Idolatry

…and the list continues in Galatians 5:19-21.
   
When we become aware of what was created apart from God, we need to be equally aware of what was created by God.  Created in you to become the best in your purpose for the kingdom.  The best so that you may receive the blessings from heaven.  It is in these blessings God will use you to take dominion back in this world.
     
The fruits of the spirit found in Galatians 5:22-23 and the definition of Love found in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 are both directions, guidelines and tools God created inside all His children to give them everything they need to endure the trials and sufferings of this world.
     
Sit down today and become aware of which direction you have been taking in your life. Has it been in the direction of ‘everything that was created by God’ and given to you? Or have you been following what was created ‘apart’ from God? 
   
It is this awareness that will make you a better:

• Servant to the Father
• Husband or wife
• Father or mother
• Mentor or leader

   
If you are looking to make this year better; if you are constantly asking God, “How long do I have to endure this trial Lord?”  It is time to claim your blessings from God, the blessings He has just for you. Claim them by getting rid of all that is in you from the world, and receive, embrace and become what was created inside you by our Father in Heaven!  Claim the ‘created goodness’, given to you only by the Father!

May He continue to cover you with His love, protection and healing as you journey in Jesus name.

Amen