Good Morning!! It's hard to believe that a mighty oak tree got it's start form a tiny little acorn. Just as this power for life lies within an acorn's shell,...so too the power for transformation and growth lies within a Christian. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, we "grow" the fruits of the Spirit; love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, we turn from destructive habits to healthy spiritual disciplines. Through that same power, we forgive those who hurt us. It's this same power that transformed murderous Saul, into preacher Paul.
"My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit's power."—1 Corinthians 2:4 (NIV)
But just as acorns need soil, sunlight, and water to develop into oaks, so Christians need Bible study, prayer, and fellowship with other Christians to mature. We learn Christ's ways as we read God's word; we sense Christ's presence as we pray; and we are inspired to live for Christ as we spend time with others who live in the Spirit's power. The power is available to all that asks.
"My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit's power."—1 Corinthians 2:4 (NIV)
But just as acorns need soil, sunlight, and water to develop into oaks, so Christians need Bible study, prayer, and fellowship with other Christians to mature. We learn Christ's ways as we read God's word; we sense Christ's presence as we pray; and we are inspired to live for Christ as we spend time with others who live in the Spirit's power. The power is available to all that asks.
We discover God's power within,...as we step out in faith.
Dear God, send Your Holy Spirit upon us today so that we may react to opportunities for blessing in Your strength and grace. Amen.
"Realize that we are not just saved to be forgiven of our sins, or to be assured of our eternity in heaven,
...but we are saved to know God."
Dear God, send Your Holy Spirit upon us today so that we may react to opportunities for blessing in Your strength and grace. Amen.
"Realize that we are not just saved to be forgiven of our sins, or to be assured of our eternity in heaven,
...but we are saved to know God."
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