“Ye are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read of all men: forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God; not in tables of stone, but in fleshy tables of the heart.” 2 Corinthians 3:2-3.

Prayer is a wonderful gift that we have from God… it is impossible to pray for ourselves without praying for someone else. So, as I fall on my face before the Throne of Grace each day…my heartfelt prayer for others is for them to seek God first– His will in and through all things. “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” Matthew 6:33

I desire that God grant them understanding, wisdom, and peace that surpasseth all understanding; knowing that when they take everything to God in prayer…no matter what life circumstances bring their way, He will provide all that they need!

So, I continue to ask the Lord to mold and mend their hearts more towards Him…then I ask. “Lord, how can I help”, and the Holy Spirit reminds me to Live it! “Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.” Philippians 2:12-13

Wow, that’s a charge to keep that every born-again believer has…our lives should be examples of whose we are. “He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.” 1 John 2:6

The Apostle Paul expressed his heartfelt affection for the saints in Corinth; he recognized that their “new life” in Christ was a living testimony to the power and work of the Holy Spirit. 2 Corinthians 3:2-3 states “Ye are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read of all men: forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God; not in tables of stone, but in fleshy tables of the heart.”

An epistle is an official document or letter…Paul said their epistles were written in his heart, and known and read by all men. . .meaning that their changed lives, opposed to a  written text, served as a testament to the power of the Gospel. The same holds true  for us today- what do men say about our lives as beloved children of God?  “If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.” Galatians 5:25. 

My friends, actions speak a lot louder than words. James chapter 2:18 states “Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works.” Faith without works is dead!

May God help us all to truly Live it. The faith that we talk and preach about should be expressed through our character…as Paul said of the saints in Corinth, we should  be living epistles that others can read, marked by the presence of the Holy Spirit, and reflecting the love of God’s amazing grace!

God blessings of peace, love and joy to all- now go out and live it!