“The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together.” Romans 8:16-17 NKJV. Through Christ we have forgiveness of sins and a stake in the Father.
Walking with God requires trust. We have to believe in His faithfulness and learn to take Him at His word.
Jesus was fully God and fully man! His divinity was established by several of the claims that He made of Himself.
We are to follow in the footsteps of God. When we bring our power under control, we give opportunity to people around us to blossom.
Jesus admonished the people to search the scriptures. Through studying God’s word, a revelation of His person will dawn in our hearts.
A threefold cord will not be easily broken. Great men make their marks through partnerships with others.
The world cannot be won by rhetoric. Miracles may be nothing more than side attractions. What will captivate the people of the world is love and oneness, the type that is alien to their community.
Mary, the Queen of Scots reportedly said, ‘I fear the prayer of John Knox more than the assembled armies of Europe.’
Left to us, we do not have what it takes to listen to or obey the Lord. We need Him to supply us with the necessary grace to do it.
In other words, our conscience is an umpire that sees not just the actions, but also the intention. The peace of God is also a good examiner.
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