Bible Basics
KNOW HIM
I don’t often spend more than half an hour in prayer at one time, but I never go more than a half an hour without praying
5 October 2020 No Comments
I don’t often spend more than half an hour in prayer at one time, but I never go more than a half an hour without praying
When I listen to their responses it often becomes clear that their perspective on their faith in Jesus is strongly based on time spent with motivational teachers or speakers. They sound quite charismatic when they speak and are eager to share their testimony of encounters with Jesus. It is incredibly easy to be drawn in by their enthusiasm for Jesus.
We CAN claim to be victims like Adam did in the garden of Eden or we can take ownership of the personal space the Lord gave us to subdue and bring our life under His governance as obedient children that are eager to please our Heavenly Father.
Consider the Lord’s example. Jesus made the commitment to invest in the lives of those He called to follow Him. He also travelled, fished, ate, and taught them every day.
Some people may think that they can hide behind their weakness and use it as an excuse to keep living a life of sin. For a season this may very well let you have your way, but when you realise that the very same mindset is keeping you from growing in your relationship with God
Many pastors and religious leaders may teach that we forgive something once and then the matter is handed over to God. I believe that the matter is more complex than that.
I was pondering the question and took my search to the Bible and put my trust in the Holy Spirit to show me the way. Here is what I was able to come up with…
My life was changed forever. The revelation became my new direction and my focus changed….
In my conversations with him, I realized again how easy it is for us to get buried in a godly purpose.
How can anyone think soundly and choose wisely about any matter unless they have the guidance of the Holy Spirit
God is absolutely interested in our well being however, He is still the Father of His house that wants to see His children GROW, MATURE, AND REPRODUCE SPIRITUALLY.