Unlike our spiritual new birth, restoring our souls comes step by step. As we begin to meditate in the Word of God, our souls are renewed. James 1:21 says, “…receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.” God’s Word contains all that...
When Jesus became Lord of our lives, we became a new creation! We received a new source of life — God Himself! He immediately began to initiate changes in our lives. Changes that were not imposed from the outside; instead they were inspired from the inside. These...
The 23rd Psalm is considered by many to be the most beautiful passage in the entire Bible. It seems to articulate the desire of every heart: The need for guidance and care, the feeling of personal vulnerability, and yet the confidence that under the protective...
There are two types of inheritances. First is the inheritance we receive at the death of a loved one. If we were listed in their will we receive according to that will. We may inherit money, furniture, property, etc. These are the benefits of this inheritance....
When the wayward son returned home to his father, the ring of authority was placed on his finger. This ring restored the son’s dignity. He once again had the rights as a member of the family. Notice what John 1:12-13 says about our rights as sons: But as many as...
Even though we are a new creation, delivered from Satan’s power, we can live according to old habit patterns; dominated by the evil one. This is not necessarily outright rebellion, but rather, a failure to explore the potential that dwells within every true...
In John chapter 15 Jesus said, “If you maintain a living communion with me and my words are at home in you, I command you to ask, at once, something for yourself, whatever your heart desires, and it will become yours. In this my Father is glorified, namely, that...
What is it about us that would cause God to go to such extreme measures on our behalf? His plan for us from the beginning was to enjoy unending companionship together. And He refuses to be denied the pleasure of seeing His plan come to pass. When He sees us, He...
Notice how Jesus reveals the Father’s desire for His people in the following two parables: Again, the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid; and for joy over it he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. Again,...
God has always desired a relationship with His people. In fact, He created a beautiful Garden that contained everything mankind would ever need or want throughout their lives. But after Adam disobeyed God, he hid from the presence of God in the Garden. In spite of...
As we look to the original purpose that God had for man, we will see a beautiful picture of harmony and tranquility, of people in fellowship with God. And because all of their thoughts were toward God, their every need and desire was supplied.God’s original plan...
When we pray in the Spirit we energize our inner man. Jude put it this way: “But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit” (v. 20). As we act on the Word of God, His nature is built into us. This creates a new habit...
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