Christ has already done the whole work on the cross for our salvation, healing, provision and blessing in every area of our lives, and the Holy Spirit brings all this into our lives. The Promise of the Father — the Holy Spirit — is made of no effect in only one case: when we try to reach the goal by our own efforts. (Rom.4:14; Gal.5:2) It is either me, with my diligent behaviour and works, or the Lord, by grace through faith. And faith is not some work of ours, a confession or a declaration, but His work, for it is written that He is the author and finisher of our faith. (Heb.12:2)

For our part, we simply abide in rest, act on the desires of our heart (Phl.2:13), and make all our requests and cares known to the Lord, because He cares for us. (Phl.4:6; 1 Pet.5:7) That’s what the simple Christian life is like.