The Word of God will not Thats abiding. Copyright 2003, Philip W. McLarty. We idolize pastors, teachers, missionaries, and other religious leaders. So, how do we stay connected? It withers and dies and then is of no use. Let the field be joyful and all that is therein. Even though he is invisible, the Holy Spirit is a real Person and completely God. Lets take them one at a time. We are many parts of one body, and we all belong to each other. So in times of adversity our greatest resource is each other, and the power of God. 19 YET A LITTLE WHILE, AND THE WORLD SEETH ME NO MORE; BUT YE SEE ME: BECAUSE I LIVE, YE SHALL LIVE ALSO. Its that simple, but it can make all the difference in discerning Gods will for your life and knowing that God is with you, whatever situations and circumstances you may be facing at the moment. What will the Spirit do for you? Stop working Him into your life when its convenient. stream In Him we can do anything that He calls us to do, but apart from Him we will dry up, run on empty, and cease to be useful or productive on any level. You are now beginning to live the Christian life, which isnt a standard of performance nor a code of ethics, but a vital personal relationship with Jesus Christ. This is the church of the living God, which is the pillar and foundation of the truth. Could be a small child or family member with health problems. You may not always feelor actnew. This becomes even more difficult when it comes to personal change. In his Letter to the Romans, Paul writes, For he is not a Jew who is one outwardly, Let the whole earth tremble before him. Christianity is Christ! The old things have gone; everything is made new! Any type of change requires that the old must go and something new must take its place. Click here for more information. They wouldve been quick to make the connection: Jesus was the new Israel, the one through whom God was establishing a new covenant. Stay Connected. In a few short moments, the same doors opened and out stepped this young, gorgeous blonde. ~Sherry He is always with us, but we arent always aware of that because we get caught up in and distracted by everything going on in our lives. 2. We need Jesus. I could smell it in my memory. To transform you into the likeness of Christ. xoxo. But, you must continually draw from the proper power source. Read 2 Corinthians 5:17. Gj*s&{0~]y\i8a[qX'yQZ,A9lF(DMtk[OlN6g|@=t/kom1[8WGc=!F6oQ*g%CHTy1=GqmM0T_)I1j;Z/?$[di63jp A-IhVZH${>j[e!{^|$d>5Mmf9a]JZ i_n$y?FvGsr1rV=04{Rm-@@*S2tR\g2[k}%S$3VAF-{/:jB-~(Yteb`u3ooW2[MdU {@5,]GjFm%)\[JXc8`U >&DQ4Af/Gw|F"BmAMAm( And thats too bad, because, lacking a strong community of support, they become all the more vulnerable to the temptations of the world. Tell Him what is on your mind. Christs death on the cross took care of your disease; Gods grace has removed your sin from you. for apart from me you can do nothing. (John 15:5). BUT TO PREPARE AND STRENGTHEN US TO BE ABLE TO CARRY AN ABUNDANCE OF FRUIT. The Cross And Unjust Suffering (1 Peter 2:19-25). I can think of four ways prayer, study, fellowship and service. I CANNOT FULFILL GOD'S PURPOSE FOR MY LIFE BY MYSELF. Please understand, I think going to church is important and I heartily recommend it my livelihood depends on it but Id be the first to say, going to church is fundamentally important only as it leads you into a greater knowledge of Gods love and a closer relationship to Jesus Christ. A computer has all the potential to do what it was created to do, but it has no power of its own. Here are a few of those notes: - It is essential, vital, of utmost importance, top priority, A #1, to stay connected to your Power Source. If we went without food for as often as we went without reading our Bibles or seeking God, how weak would our flesh get? In the same manner, we HAVE to stay connected daily to God. I am the vine. Their sinful minds have made them proud, and they are not connected to Christ, the head of the body. Refuse to allow the things of the worldmaterial possessions, career position, sinful pursuits, ungodly relationships or social standingto eat away at your time with God. Most of us have electric Our flagship daily broadcast, Believer's Voice of Victory, reaches more than 885 million viewers each day and features Kenneth and Gloria Copeland and their guests, who teach foundational principles for faith and whole-life prosperity. Discover more about the Holy Spirit and his role in your life. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. By Dr. Philip W. McLarty We have one God in three Personsthe Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. (LogOut/ THE REVELATION OF JESUS, AS POWERFUL AS IT IS. the same bears much fruit, Things go foul and the days just get all messed up. IT CONNECTS YOU TO THE POWER OF JESUS. Site Map. In this lesson, you learned that when you trusted Christ. Get the most out of each post by using a Soul H2O Journal Page to dig right in! Personally, I like to think that God is sympathetic and understanding, that God is with us in our suffering. Think about that for a moment. Thankful the power of God downgraded that hurricane and saved lives. Pray for the needs of others. Complete Forgiveness A. 20 AT THAT DAY YE SHALL KNOW THAT I AM IN MY FATHER, AND YE IN ME, AND I IN YOU. Where can we find the power that is able to produce this real and true transformation in our lives today? knowing that suffering works perseverance; Here are 3 principles to help us do that: Bible Intake Solitude, Prayer Journaling, Worship Evangelism, Fasting Giving. I am writing these things to you now, even though I hope to be with you soon, so that if I am delayed, you will know how people must conduct themselves in the household of God. The EcoFlow River 2 is a portable power station with a 500-watt capacity that is ideal for camping and outdoor activities as well as emergency preparedness. Maybe you can relate to one of these: You get up, scramble to get out of the house. We must never stop breathing spiritually. MONDAYMonday MeditationsLaura J. Davis,Soul SurvivalDonna Reidland, What a sobering thought that thats us apart from relationship with Him. Find and read the verses listed beside each truth. Before it was over, I had two mountains of limbs piled up on the curb. unless it remains in the vine, She came to him and asked, Lord, dont you carethat my sister has left me to do the work by myself? What Happens When You Connect to a Local Church? God has put all things under the authority of Christ and has made him head over all things for the benefit of the church. THE GOSPEL MESSAGE IS THAT WE CAN RECONNECT A CLOSE RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD THAT WAS LOST IN THE GARDEN THOSE MANY YEARS AGO. KPMG and MindBridge have today announced a strategic alliance to help bring advanced artificial intelligence (AI) into KPMG member firms digital audits around the world. When I was a child, I learned the secret of opening the Bible to the middle and finding the Book of Psalms. HE IS OUR CONNECTION TO THE SOURCE AND HE IS THE SOURCE. A bit later, the doors would open and out walked some more people. Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a0e0c706923cb0218911a9008ee27994" );document.getElementById("hc7e84e542").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. All the Pieces of a Building have to be connected and fit together for the Building to Stand. Its available to you and to meif we will make our union with God the most important thing in our lives. Any time you leave them you hurry to get things done and think about, or worry about, them the entire time that you are gone. The problem was, hed rationalized about it so long, hed convinced himself it was O.K. Now, I know there are parts of the Bible that are complex and hard to understand. And so, graduates, we salute you. Gods Spirit produces the character of Christ in you. Deep down inside knowing that you were at a point of no-return that no matter how often you might come back home for a visit, this was a time of stepping out on your own? Having trouble logging into your account? I share my #PaperbackPic book reviews which are sometimes for #EllensPicks too. at the description of the spoiled food in your fridge one we can relate to with the odors left from the hurricane here last week. But, looking back, I can tell you, it made me a better person. She was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 1993. With a dead battery, the tool is worthless. Id never wish this on anyone. And every time that I have found myself in that place I have traced the cause back to my failure to stay connected to Jesus. God wants us to stay joyful and have victory in the midst of everyday life because the world needs to see His power working through believers like you and me. The word filled means to be directed and controlled. For he will put his angels in charge of you, to guard you in all your ways. (Psalms 91:1-2, 10-11). Copyright 2003-2023 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. But he did think about it. who was given to us. (Romans 5:3-5). TUESDAYCheerleaders of Faith#RARaLinkup Kelly Balarie, Read Galatians 5:16. Isaiah says, the vineyard of Yahweh of Armies is the house of Israel. (Isaiah 5:7) In the Book of Jeremiah, the Lord says, Yet I had planted you a noble vine, wholly a right seed. (Jeremiah 2:21) Hosea writes, Israel is a luxuriant vine that puts forth his fruit. (Hosea 10:1) And in the words of the psalmist, You brought a vine out of Egypt. Any of you that have tried to change are well aware of the difficulty involved. Fighting in Sudan has continued for nearly two weeks since it began on April 15, when violence broke out between the country's army and a paramilitary group called the Rapid Support Forces. On our own we will run out of steam and ultimately become useless. But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Prayer doesnt have to be long and complex; it can be as simple as a brief morning chat with a friend. Looking for a church home? Be proactive about the things that you schedule and prioritize the things that draw you close to God so that they are prominent and not overlooked because of a hectic schedule. Think how wonderful it would be to have such harmony with God that you knew what He wanted you to do and your prayers were answered every time. Praying you stay connected to the vine. Read 1 Corinthians 2:9-12. The Cross And Separation From The World (1 Peter 4:1-6), 7. Power Outage: The Importance of Staying Connected. Im laughing (just a little!) Jesus went on to say, Remain in me, and I in you. Weighing only 7.7 pounds, the River 2 is lightweight and easy to transport, but it boasts an impressive battery life of up to 50 hours on a single charge. Its difficult to realize when youre in the situation, but some of you are doing exactly what Martha did. 5 I am the vine; you are the branches. The EcoFlow River 2 is a portable power station with a 500-watt capacity that is ideal for camping and outdoor activities as well as emergency preparedness. Q. They cut themselves off from their extended family of faith. Resources to inspire you and your congregation! 1. To give you a new beginning. The focus of our lives should be staying connected to Him. Last summer was one of the hottest summers on record in the past 75 years so, it was still hot when we got to Braeside on Labor Day weekend. Find a verse or two and let them give you comfort and strength. This is reminiscent of that creepy Microsoft patent from 2020 that was, in essence, about using humans as a power source to mine digital currency (Cryptocurrency System Using Body Activity Data, patent number WO/2020/060606). HE TOLD THE UNBELIEVING JEWS BEFORE ABRAHAM WAS, I AM. Ma took off checking out the latest in household goods. According to Jesus, that kind of prayer power is available to every believer. Immigrants also raise demand for goods as well as the supply. 21 AND THE LORD WENT BEFORE THEM BY DAY IN A PILLAR OF A CLOUD, TO LEAD THEM THE WAY; AND BY NIGHT IN A PILLAR OF FIRE, TO GIVE THEM LIGHT; TO GO BY DAY AND NIGHT: 22 HE TOOK NOT AWAY THE PILLAR OF THE CLOUD BY DAY, NOR THE PILLAR OF FIRE BY NIGHT, FROM BEFORE THE PEOPLE. All fall in moments of weakness. The power of Christ is available to bring us: 1. Our lives are a whirlwind of activity. And so, I encourage you to read the Bible for inspiration and enjoyment. I prefer the cordless type, its just easier, that is, as long as the battery has a charge in it. Hymn Lists. We have essentially become a product of everything that we have done and everything that has been done to us. THIS IS HOW WE RE-CONNECT TO THE GREAT I AM, AND WILL SEND US THE COMFORTER TO ABIDE WITH US. But with a charged battery, the tool makes the job so much easier. I am the vine, and you are the branches. In the Old Testament lesson this morning, we heard Isaiahs song of the vineyard. Obviously, the work of the vinedresser is to prune the branches. See why more than 377,000 Christians have joined with usand how you can, too! This is not a theory. Read John 7:37-39. To teach you. Gods awesome plan is to transform your life into something beautiful and Christ-like. What will the Spirit do for you? There is no going home, unless I take her with me. As you do so, you will get to know and understand him betterthis One who loves you dearly. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. He is addressed by several titles in the Bible Spirit of God, Spirit of Jesus, the Spirit, and the Holy Spirit. When we're connected to the True Vine, there will be certain spiritual fruit in our lives love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, and self-control. Then the LORD God said, It is not good for the man to be alone. IN HIS IS ALL THE FULLNESS OF THE GODHEAD BODILY, HE IS THE ONE WHO WAS AND IS AND IS TO COME. 16 AND I WILL PRAY THE FATHER, AND HE SHALL GIVE YOU ANOTHER COMFORTER, THAT HE MAY ABIDE WITH YOU FOR EVER; 17 EVEN THE SPIRIT OF TRUTH; WHOM THE WORLD CANNOT RECEIVE, BECAUSE IT SEETH HIM NOT, NEITHER KNOWETH HIM: BUT YE KNOW HIM; FOR HE DWELLETH WITH YOU, AND SHALL BE IN YOU. Once were cut off from the wellspring of Gods Spirit, we begin to wither and die.