I have had a song in my head off and on for a few weeks called Trust and Obey. Do you know that song? It is a simple song with a powerful message. So I want to explore that topic of obedience to God. Does that sound scary? What is the first thought or emotion that rises up in you when you hear the word obey or obedience? Dread? Apprehension? Uncertainty? Inadequacy? Joy? Peace? Legalistic religion? The first thought or…
The Bible speaks of the difference between natural abilities and supernatural abilities. Jeremiah said that blessed is the person who has put their trust in the Lord, who relies totally on the Lord for all they need. Whatever happens, they will be ready. Whatever is asked of them they will be equipped. Nothing will shake them off their foundation of faith in God. What is your source? What is my source? Where do we get our abilities to deal with…
Just As I Am 1. We all come to God in the same condition. We have nothing with which to gain His approval. There is nothing about us that would commend us to Him. Nothing to say we are good enough. Nothing. No one. There is none righteous. Romans 3:10 But, He says, “Come.” Even as believers, we have nothing to commend us to Him except the blood of Jesus , His precious son. Nothing. No one. So we come,…
God “indwells” our spirit if we have been born again. His goal is to make us one with Him. Remember what Jesus shared with His disciples? Both John and Paul give us the details. Here is a list of references: John 14:20, 23 John 15:4-5 1 Cor. 6:17, 19 Romans 8:9 Colossians 1:27 1 John 5:11-12 I wonder…do we allow Him to live in us and through us? Maybe we just see Him as our helper as if He is…
