Life on the highest plane

These commentaries are written to share my thoughts on the powerful writings of great authors and draw applications from their deep insights.

An excerpt from \”Life on the highest plane\” by Ruth Paxson (1889-1949)

\”I wonder if as God looks down upon us today He sees some patched Christians! Some professors of Christianity rather than possessors of Christ! Perhaps you go to church, read your Bible, have daily prayer, and partake of the Holy Communion, all of which are part of every genuine Christian life. But in your life are these things like new patches on an old garment? Are they simply good habits added on to the old life of sin and self? Are you a patched Christian? …A professor instead of a possessor? Or have the old things passed away and all things become new because you are indeed and truth a new creation in Christ?\”

Commentary

1. This is not a condemnation; this is an evaluation.
2. \”Keep examining yourselves to see whether you are continuing in the faith. Test yourselves! You know, don\’t you, that Jesus the Messiah lives in you? Could it be that you are failing the test?\” 2 Corinthians 13:5 ISV
3. The true state of things in your life lies in your experience. 
4. Whatever you discover about you should plunge you to the place of prayer.

Let\’s pray together: \”God, I invite your searching gaze into my heart. Examine me through and through; find out everything that may be hidden within me. Put me to the test and sift through all my anxious cares. See if there is any path of pain I’m walking on, and lead me back to your glorious, everlasting ways—the path that brings me back to you.\” Psalm 139:23-24 TPT