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From Real Truth. Real Quick.
“Therefore if anyone is in Christ [that is, grafted in,
joined to Him by faith in Him as Saviour], he is a new creature, reborn and
renewed by the Holy Spirit; the old things [the previous moral and spiritual
condition] have passed away. Behold, new
things have come because spiritual awakening brings a new life.
“But all these things are from God, who reconciled us to
Himself through Christ, making us acceptable to Him and gave us the ministry of
reconciliation, so that by our example we might bring others to Him,” II
Corinthians 5:17-18
“But the fruit of the Spirit, the result of His presence
within us is love, unselfish concern for others, joy, inner peace, patience,
not the ability the wait, but how we act while waiting, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
gentleness, self-control. Against such
things there is no law.” Galatians 22-23
“Therefore He is able also to save forever, completely,
perfectly for eternity those who come to God through Him, since He always lives
to intercede and intervene on their behalf with God.” Hebrews 7:25
“Conversion means a change of mind that results in a change
of action; it is an ‘about face’ from sin to righteousness, from Hell to
Heaven, from Satan unto God. When we
respond to the convicting voice of God and receive Christ as our personal
Saviour, we begin a new life; we are converted; saved.
“’Baptised’ into God and ‘baptism of the Holy Ghost’ both refer to the act of becoming one in Christ, by receiving the Saviour. This is not referring to water baptism or to some emotional second experience in the Christian life, but to salvation.
"We are immersed into Christ, and He is in us. It is a union of faith and love that nothing
can break asunder. – We do not need to agonise and pray for baptism. Christ waits to come in if we only open the
door.[1]”
Some people try to divide Christians into ‘filled with the
Holy Spirit’ and those who have not yet received the ‘second blessing’. Perhaps this false teaching comes from the
Old Testament activity of the Holy Spirit, where He came into and left
individuals. Think of the prophets, for
example.
It was not lasting, and the Spirit would withdraw. However, while someone was filled with the
Spirit, they were able to do extraordinary acts as God directed.
But nowhere in the New Testament does it teach there is a second
blessing, a need for it, proof of it or a need to long for and labour after
it. The moment you ask Jesus to save you
and accepts His gift of gracious salvation, the Holy Spirit comes into your life
permanently.
Take care with love, especially His, Darlene (who still
prays for you each day)
PS: Find my
statement of faith: https://especiallyhislove.blogspot.com
(where you will also find a series of beginner Bible studies to
share). You can easily find the WeakDay Devotion online by doing a Google
search for ‘WeakDay Devotion’. (Also,
there is an android ‘Google
Blogger’ app you can download to read them on your phone. Not sure about Apple.)
NEW PRAYER REQUESTS (any updates?)
· UPDATES on Hurricane Ida – Pray for those in the path of the storm, that
the Lord is merciful while this horrendous storm roars through the Southern USA
to protect those in its path and all rescue and support workers in the
aftermath.
· Christians in Afghanistan – Many Christians went to this country to
share the Good News to many who would never have heard of Jesus. These leaders and baby Christians are now in heightened
danger and need your prayers to protect them and sustain them during this time.
· Those Left Behind in Afghanistan – Please pray for those who have
been unable to escape from Afghanistan before America abandoned the
country. They now face persecution and
death at the hands of barbarians. How heart
wrenching.
·
Doug McIntosh – (my
pastor at home) an invaluable contributor to my love of Bible study has gone to
Glory to sit at the feet of our Saviour.
He battled multiple myelomas for many years and continued to teach as
long as he was able, leaving behind a wonderful resource of teachings. Please pray for his family and the church he
worked so faithfully in -- the old link where his teachings are archived: Cornerstone Bible Church in
Lilburn Georgia. Today they have a new
website and Doug still teaches: Cornerstone Bible Church.)
·
NEW – Patti – battling bad bronchitis for two weeks. None of the medications seem to be
helping. Please pray for her patience
and recovery.
·
Family of Eric – Eric was just 52 and died suddenly leaving
his 47-year-old wife and three girls (ages 16, 19 and 23). Need comfort during this time of mourning and
wisdom; honourable, Bible-based councilors for the many decisions that now must
be made.
·
Jay – Please pray for him as he watches his ministry begin to be used by the
Lord in a new media -- thanks to this lockdown.
Give him strength, wisdom and protect his health.
·
UPDATE - Louise, sister
of Rachael – has come through her second reconstructive surgery
after her double mastectomy (she’s now cancer free) and is now doing great,
back to a normal life and routines. She
sends thanks for all your prayers.
· UPDATE - Peyton - eldest granddaughter of Jeff
and Rachael – is entering her second year of college. Please continue to pray for her that she does
well, makes good decisions and continues having a good relationship with the
Lord.
· Isaias and Judith (Ambassadors for Christ the Philippines) Catorce family lead a conservative, Bible-based ministry,
teaching and discipling in a remarkably
difficult mission field that I have visited and support. To learn more, visit: https://afcph.org/ .
Pray our Father keep these servants strong, safe and guards their health. Consider sending a note of encouragement to
Isaias, the founder ( icatorce@gmail.com ) and pray about making a donation
( www.tms-global.org ).
·
Adam –
please pray for his strength and peace as he pursues a new job and that the
Lord will guide him clearly in his decisions and that his wife will be the
loving supporter he badly needs.
·
The World –
Pray for God’s mercy as unrest around the globe increases, and that our Father
will bring comfort and calm to His children.
Pray for Bible-based Christians scattered across the globe to be safe
and remain selflessly bold with the Word.
Help them rest and trust in the Lord.
·
Pray for those in
these countries who read the WeakDay Devotion –That His mighty works
will be worked out in each life for His purposes and glory in surprising and
wonderful ways! Thank the Lord for
allowing this blog reach around His world in humbling and unexpected geographic
locations, including Hong Kong, Israel, Sweden, Russia, USA, Canada, Ukraine,
Poland, UK, France, Australia, UAE, Fiji, Germany, Portugal, Romania, Spain,
Ireland, American Samoa, Brazil, The Philippines, Estonia, Singapore, China,
India.
· Barb – my brother’s
faithful and kind wife. Thank you for
praying for her. She needs prayers to
sustain her and protect her health and energy during this time of additional
stress and challenge.
·
UPDATE - Sophie – three-year old daughter of a friend. She continues to have tests to diagnose her
disease (some serious conclusions have been suggested). She remains frail and unwell. Please pray for her, her parents and health
carers to find ways to manage the symptoms.
·
Hans –
a dear friend in Germany, the immunotherapy for his lung cancer seems to be
working for now. Pray for his ongoing
strength through the pain, patience and God’s mercy. Pray for his healthcare providers and that he
is surrounded by faithful and compassionate Christian friends who will support
him through this journey. Pray for his
Mom (age 84) who is also unwell -- that their time together is filled with
extraordinary good memories and lots of love.
·
Callilah
- a lost child. Pray the Lord will
capture her heart.
Pray for those in full-time service
Pray to uphold our Christian leaders – that they never compromise God’s Word, are bold and courageous in the face of evil. Pray for their wisdom, safety, ingenuity, strength and for their families.
Pray for those with ongoing health concerns
Many of us have family, friends and loved ones with fragile health. Pray God takes special care with them and protects them in practical ways and that the Lord will have mercy on them during this challenging time.
Pray for the World
[1]
© 1958, Moody Bible Institute
of Chicago, God’s Word Made Plain, by Mrs. Paul Friederichsen, pp. 62-64.
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