Sunday, November 23, 2008

memoirs from above

From my devotionals…

How can you discern the truth? John says in 1st John 2:20-21 and 24, “You have an anointing from the Holy One, and you all know. I have not written to you because you do not know the truth, but because you do know it, and because no lie is of the truth…As for you, let that abide in you which you heard from the beginning.”

You have the direction of the Holy Spirit and God’s unchanging Word. Nothing God says will ever contradict His Word. When you rely on this truth as the test of accuracy, you will not be swept away by error.




Jesus wants us to see Him as our only Source of help in every situation.

In Mathew chapter 8, the leper told Jesus, “If You are willing, You can make me clean.” Those words of tremendous faith were spoken by a man who did not doubt God’s ability but feared that somehow he might be overlooked.

Perhaps you have suffered for a long time. Jesus can heal your infirmity. He may choose to do so completely, or He may change the circumstances so that you can find peace and rest in your suffering. Don’t let the Saviour pass by. Step forward in worship, and allow Him to work in your life.




The Holy Spirit is actually the One who takes the words of the printed page of God’s Word and reveals the meaning to your heart and mind. He uses many human “tools” as aids in the process, including pastors, teachers, and your personal traits. But without the Spirit, the words would remain just that – words.

If you’ve ever avoided a difficult passage because you feel you won’t understand it, don’t turn away. God promises to enlighten your heart (1st Cor. 2:14). You are the intended recipient of every meaningful word.

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