We’ve all heard the phrase “just let go and let God.” It’s easy to think that to live as a Christian we should just put our lives “in neutral” and let God work though us as he wants. And while it’s true that “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in Me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from Me you can do nothing.”
‭‭(John‬ ‭15:5‬), in order to really live as He wants – and even commands – us we cannot be passive. We have to put our minds and hearts “into gear” to gain traction against the forces of this world and our own sinful nature. We must actively listen, trust and obey Him. Not to gain His approval but to fulfill the life He has for us here on earth. Over and over he tells us:

“Let us therefore MAKE EVERY EFFORT to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.”
‭‭Romans‬ ‭14:19‬

“So then, dear friends… MAKE EVERY EFFORT to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with Him.” 2 Peter‬ ‭3:14‬ ‭

“MAKE EVERY EFFORT to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.” Hebrews‬ ‭12:14‬

“… MAKE EVERY EFFORT to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love. For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
‭‭2 Peter‬ ‭1:5-8‬

Let’s go actively advance the Kingdom today!