In Romans 6:9, Paul clearly sets this goal for Christians: Sin and the flesh are not to rule over us. Paul doesn’t leave us to try and figure out how to attain this goal. He gives us the answer in Romans chapter 8: “Therefore, brethren, we are debtors — not to the flesh, to live …
There is a depth of spiritual power that God desires for us. But we are the only one who can determine how much of that depth will be attained. Notice the desperation in the words of the psalmist: “As the deer pants for the water brooks, so pants my soul for You, O God. My …
“Sow for yourselves righteousness, reap in mercy; break up your fallow ground, for it is time to seek the LORD, till He comes and rains righteousness on you” (Hosea 10:12). There are two kinds of soil — fallow and plowed or cultivated. Fallow ground is uncultivated, unused, idle, and dormant. It could have been plowed …
As we enter into God’s presence in worship and shut out the distractions of our minds, we step into the Holy of Holies. It is the sanctuary of the Lord, and we enter in spirit to the place of nearness to God. In Ezekiel 44:15-16 we find priests who were faithful to minister unto God …
Why do some people have such great experiences with God? Much can be traced back to their time of prayer and communion with Him. This does not mean that the effectiveness of prayer can be measured by the clock. But we must see the link between a deep knowledge of God and our time alone …
For many, the vast majority of their time with God is in a public setting — either in church, Bible study, or prayer meetings. However, we need as much substance beneath the surface of our lives as we have above the surface. Deep roots create stability and confidence in times when winds buffet us. There …
We can never come to know God deeply with shallow conversation. Intimacy with Him requires development and cultivation. The deepest working of the Holy Spirit comes during the time spent alone in His presence. When we set time aside for fellowship with God, we are entering into the richest experience of the Christian life. We …
Proverbs 2:1-5 gives us sound guidance that will bring us into an intimate fellowship with the Lord. “My son, if you will receive my sayings, and treasure my commandments within you, make your ear attentive to wisdom, incline your heart to understanding; for if you cry for discernment, lift your voice for understanding; if you …
Proverbs 3:6 says: “In all your ways know, recognize, and acknowledge Him, and He will direct and make straight and plain your paths” (AMPC). As we seek to know the Lord, we will find the direction we need. The Living Bible says it this way: “In everything you do, put God first, and He will …
I have friends whom I have come to know well. I like them, but I know that if I ever wanted them to be at my house at 7 p.m., they would be late. My lack of faith in their being on time is based on my knowledge of them. It appears they don’t know …
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