In the Life of Christ “The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, ‘Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!’” John 1:29 When John the Baptist saw Jesus walking toward him, he did not introduce Him as merely a gifted teacher, a moral reformer, or evenContinue reading “THE LAMB WHO CARRIES AWAY OUR SIN”
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When the Word Becomes Light Within
As the Day Ends “Having the understanding darkened…because of the blindness of their heart.” Ephesians 4:18 As the day ends, Ephesians 4:18 invites us to examine more than what we have learned; it calls us to ask whether the truth has reached the inner life. Paul describes people whose understanding is darkened, not because truthContinue reading “When the Word Becomes Light Within”
From Information to Transformation
As the Day Begins Scripture: “Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior.” — Titus 3:5–6 (KJV) There is a subtle temptation in everyContinue reading “From Information to Transformation”
Seeing Christ Formed Within
As the Day Begins “But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.” — 1 Corinthians 2:9 The Christian life is far more than receiving God’s blessings; it is receiving God’s very presence.Continue reading “Seeing Christ Formed Within”
The Gift Is Not the Servant
As the Day Begins “But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.” 1 Corinthians 12:7 When Paul speaks of “the manifestation of the Spirit,” he is reminding the church that spiritual gifts are not decorations for personal importance but visible expressions of the Holy Spirit working through ordinary believers.Continue reading “The Gift Is Not the Servant”
THE GENTLE HOLINESS OF GOD
As the Day Ends “To him that overcomes will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame…” — Revelation 3:21 As this day comes to a close, it is comforting to remember that God’s Spirit does not drive His children with cruelty or fear. The Holy Spirit works gently,Continue reading “THE GENTLE HOLINESS OF GOD”
The Peace of a Holy Heart
As the Day Ends “For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.” — Romans 8:6 As this day comes to a close, Romans reminds us that true peace is not found in circumstances but in the condition of our hearts. The Holy Spirit is not merely aContinue reading “The Peace of a Holy Heart”
The Desire That Changes Everything
As the Day Ends “And it is the Spirit that beareth witness, because the Spirit is truth.” (1 John 5:6) As the day comes to a close, it is worth asking a simple but important question: How much do I truly desire God’s work in my life? Many believers long for deeper fellowship with GodContinue reading “The Desire That Changes Everything”
When the Spirit Is More Than a Feeling
As the Day Ends “Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth.” — John 16:13 As this day comes to a close, it is worth asking whether we truly live with awareness of the Holy Spirit’s presence. Jesus did not describe the Spirit as a vague emotionContinue reading “When the Spirit Is More Than a Feeling”
The God We Can Grieve
On Second Thought “Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.” — Ephesians 4:30 There is something deeply personal hidden inside Paul’s warning to believers in Ephesians 4:30. The apostle does not say we can anger a force, disappoint a doctrine, or offend a distantContinue reading “The God We Can Grieve”