In Company With Greatness
There is great and wonderful fellowship in the body of Christ with those who are walking in communion with God. It is as it were being in the company of greatness, for where there is the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace, Christ is present, revealing the wonder and graciousness of His presence by the blessing He bestows.
Dissolving All Doubts
There is in Scripture a truth that must be respected, and honored if one is to follow the Lord Jesus Christ with assurance. It is that God can and will make clear His will to the one who is willing to do the will of God. God is willing to be clear with the one who is willing to be completely honest and truthful with Him. There is great assurance and certainty when one truly seeks to know and do the will of God.
Christ's Power Working In Us
Christianity is sustained by one thing, the power of God. Christ is the power of the believer. It is as He pours the power into the believer in answer to faith, that Christ's victorious life is revealed. It is by Christ's overcoming power by the Spirit that the believer is able to overcome the obstacles, resistance, and opposition in order to honor God, and accomplish His will.
A Very Present Help
It is one thing to believe in God, and quite another to believe in Him in the present moment. Active faith is the appropriation of Christ for every need, and this NOW. The presence of Christ is constant, His salvation active every moment. The response of the believer to Christ is to receive by faith all that He desires and wills to give, so that His will and purposes will be revealed in the earth for His glory, and the blessing of men.
The Shaking Of Heaven And Earth
For what purpose does God shake heaven and earth? Sometimes it is to demonstrate His power, that men might know and fear him. But there are other times, with respect to the spiritual hold that the enemy has upon a place, or people, that God applies His power to "loose the loins of kings." He destroys the works of the devil, and sets the captives free from bondage. He also strengthens the church to break through the "gates of hell," those spiritual bastions of wickedness, that there the kingdom of God will reign.
The Possibilities Of A Day
One of the reasons for the creation of a day and night is to give to mankind a new beginning, and a time of rest. On the one hand, time is given during the day to accomplish all of the blessed and good will of God. During the night, rest is to be embraced as a reward of all done during the day. With the time being redeemed, and used well, great things can be accomplished by walking by the Spirit.
The Great Shepherd
One of the greatest miracles of the Bible is found in the relationship of Christ with those who have been bought by His precious blood, and belong to Him. He has become their Eternal Shepherd, to lead, provide for, keep and protect. He is that One so far above His sheep in wisdom, knowledge, love, and goodness, that He alone can grasp the beauty of such a relationship. As His sheep humbly follows this Shepherd, he abides in the blessing of the Shepherd's care, knowing increasingly the love and goodness of Christ.
The Essential Of Abiding In Christ
What does it mean to abide, but to dwell in, remain attached to, derive all from, in order to live. Christ is the living Branch, we are the branches. Out of this blessed union is to flow life, Christ's life in fullest, and consistent measure. The one who lives a life of abiding in Christ is that one who will bear much fruit.
News From Heaven
What is news from heaven but that new, fresh word from God to the heart that is quickened by the Spirit, making it alive to us. It is that word that comforts, convicts, encourages, exhorts, strengthens us in our faith to believe God for all that He desires to do and say. May we trust Him for that new word every morning just as we trust Him for daily bread on the table. He is faithful to speak to our hearts.
Children Of The Father
When one is born of the Spirit, that individual is born into a new family. In that new family, God the Father is Lord, Christ is King, and the Holy Spirit is that blessed Comforter, means, and power by which all becomes possible for the believer to live for the glory of God. God's calling to every believer in Christ is to live in peace in that new family, where love by the Spirit is paramount in its importance. Where there is unity in that family, there will be the blessing of God.