Why do we need truth? Because lies lead to sin and ,"The wages of sin is death," Romans 3:23. We need truth, we need God's Word because His Word is life. Oh, friends! We need to live to the glory of God! The Bible is an instruction manual on "how to". We need to know how to live. "Jesus answered, It is written, 'Man does not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God, doth man live." Take a guess who Jesus was answering. That's right! The very father of lies himself, Satan, as he tried to tempt Jesus to turn stones to bread. Could He have done this? Of course, but He was not under the direction or authority of Satan's guidance or suggestion. It seemed logical to feed himself if He had the power, but His power in the flesh of man was not to serve Himself or Satan but to serve God alone. Jesus knew in His earthly form that He could only survive under the direction of God. He would not repeat Adam and Eve's disobedience. What an awesome example. God is so good to us!
As we, the Ladies' Bible study group, go deeper into the study of "Lies Women Believe" and the truth that sets you free...I know we will uncover even more of the depth of deception that truly binds us. We were not designed to be bound by sin. We function fully in freedom.
My favorite pastor, Johnny Ellison, once described us as a train. He said that we as Christians are spirit beings. We were meant to operate under the power of the Holy Spirit. He explained that just as trains are made to travel on a track and can go anywhere that track is laid, and go forwards, backwards, do loops (roller coasters), etc that so we can function in the Spirit of God. But just as a train can go nowhere when it is derailed, and becomes a fantastic mess as cars are piled up and overturned, so our life becomes if we try to function outside the Holy Spirit's direction and power. I have never forgotten those words because they ring so true for me, because I need so much the direction of the Spirit not to sin.
There is so much yet to learn and so much deception to uncover and deal with. We must deal with sin and pain and unbelief so that God can make us a clean vessel to minister through and so we can be ready to receive His blessings.
It is my prayer that this week you will begin to ask God, also, to examine your heart and to show you areas that have not yet been dealt with. This is for our good that God not allow us to remain in a state of deception and disobedience. May He give you strength to trust Him more and more for your life and your freedom to enjoy the life He gives. I love you all so much!
To God be the glory,
Jamie
My favorite pastor, Johnny Ellison, once described us as a train. He said that we as Christians are spirit beings. We were meant to operate under the power of the Holy Spirit. He explained that just as trains are made to travel on a track and can go anywhere that track is laid, and go forwards, backwards, do loops (roller coasters), etc that so we can function in the Spirit of God. But just as a train can go nowhere when it is derailed, and becomes a fantastic mess as cars are piled up and overturned, so our life becomes if we try to function outside the Holy Spirit's direction and power. I have never forgotten those words because they ring so true for me, because I need so much the direction of the Spirit not to sin.
There is so much yet to learn and so much deception to uncover and deal with. We must deal with sin and pain and unbelief so that God can make us a clean vessel to minister through and so we can be ready to receive His blessings.
It is my prayer that this week you will begin to ask God, also, to examine your heart and to show you areas that have not yet been dealt with. This is for our good that God not allow us to remain in a state of deception and disobedience. May He give you strength to trust Him more and more for your life and your freedom to enjoy the life He gives. I love you all so much!
To God be the glory,
Jamie
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