As recorded from centuries previous, God truly expects a people to follow His ways and desires, or we might say, requires the people to follow His ways.Exodus 9:12-14 (KJV) “And the Lord hardened the heart of Pharaoh, and he hearkened not unto them; as the Lord had spoken unto Moses. And the Lord said unto Moses, Rise up early in … Continue reading Cleanse Ourselves
In today's thought may we see how the Holy Spirit will change our temperament “old nature” into a new temperament “new nature”.This only will come to those who are “born-again". The “divine nature” which comes through Jesus Christ and is the only escape from the control of our natural temperament, for only through Him are … Continue reading (9) SELF-CONTROL – Fruit of the Spirit
To prefix today's thought…Gentleness/Meekness, there are three things about the Holy Spirit…The Holy Spirit enters the believer at conversion to Christ but there is a deeper walk with the Holy Spirit that only comes in an abiding relationship; in which we will discuss in another thought, the infilling of the Holy Spirit. 1 Cor. 6:20 … Continue reading (8) GENTLENESS (Meekness) – Fruit of the Spirit
In continuing this morning on the Fruit of the Spirit we will bring out more thoughts on the Holy Spirit and His purpose in the believer.The Book of Acts has three great personalities that stand out: the Holy Spirit, the Living Word, and the Name of Jesus.The Word and Jesus are usually identical…you cannot separate … Continue reading (6) GOODNESS – Fruit of the Spirit
Today's thoughts are on the second fruit of the Spirit. The Fruit of the Spirit is Joy…Galatians 5:22-23 But when the Holy Spirit controls our lives, he will produce this kind of fruit in us: love, joy, peace , patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.Yesterday we talked on the fruit of the Spirit, LOVE. … Continue reading (2) JOY – Fruit of the Spirit
In today's thoughts may I continue in the truth of the Gospel. Deception of the truth comes in many forms. Obedience to God will bring light to deception. In 2 Corinthians 10:5 we are told of three ways to get rid of deception in one’s life: 1. “Casting down imaginations,2. and every high thing that … Continue reading Obedience to the TRUTH
Today's thoughts comes from the Book of Philippians. This book is about The Attitude, Knowledge and Peace of Christ who resides in the believer. One of the most assuring and beautiful promises in the Bible is taken from this book in Philippians.Again, make it personal by replacing your own name in the brackets, replacing my … Continue reading A Good Work in You- from the Book of Philippians
Once again this morning I will continue my daily thoughts taken from Ephesians chapters 4 and 5. In ourselves we cannot change our thoughts and attitudes BUT the Good News is that the Holy Spirit who is indwelling in the believer will change and renew our thoughts and attitudes. He is working out a good … Continue reading Renew your Thoughts and Attitudes – Ephesians 4 &5
This morning as we look into the Word of God, may this letter bring out more understanding of the person of the Holy Spirit. The Personality of the Holy Spirit is manifested in the characteristics of Him as stated in the these scriptures: Romans 8:27 And the Father who knows all hearts knows what the … Continue reading The Person of the Holy Spirit – in the Believer
This morning my thoughts go to God's Word, the importance of His Word in our everyday living. As I look at all the gyms and fitness places available for keeping our physical bodies in shape so it is of great importance to train our mind and our spirit in the things of God. Growing up … Continue reading Exercising our Mind in the Word
