"Greetings in the Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for 28 December 2011"
Today's Bible Verse: Romans 8:22-25 "For we know that the whole of creation groans and labors with birth pangs together until now. Not only that, but we also who have the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, eagerly awaiting for the adoption, the redemption of our body. For we are saved in this hope, but hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one still hope for what he sees. But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly await for it with perseverance."
The Spirit's work with is present tense salvation: We are being saved from the power of sin and becoming righteous. When Jesus returns we will be saved completely, liberated from the last vestiges of sin which cling so persistently to us. One day creation itself will be renewed even as we are being renewed. The Spirit helps us in our weakness, praying with us and for us. When we are delivered from the bondage of corruption, there will be no more death.
Verse 22 refers to Adam's Fall, which caused misery from then until the present. The present suffering of creation are the "birth pangs" of the new age to be born, the Millennium. From the fall of Adam until now, creation has been groaning over the pointlessness of having been made subject to a new curse. Creation looks forward to the time when the curse will be lifted.
The first fruits of the Spirit refers to the first workings of the Holy Spirit, which is a pledge of more work to come, like the redemption of our bodies. The Spirit and His work is God's assurance of the greater blessing to come. The Spirit is a guarantee of out inheritance. Hope is a constant expectation of an unseen reality. We are saved by faith, but our hope is in the return of Christ in all His glory and our complete deliverance from our sinful natures. If we are expecting something unseen, we as Christians need to wait with perseverance; that is, we are willing to endure the present.
We as Christians and our longing for heaven is good, because it is an extension of our yearning for God. The hope of heaven is meant to strengthen and encourage us, filling is with wondrous Joy. Many Christians have misunderstood this word "hope," believing that it denotes wishful thinking. Nothing can further from the truth.
As soon as Christ came into out lives, and He became our Savior, heaven became our ultimate destination (Praise God). The phrase "hope of heaven" highlights the benefits we as Christians can enjoy even while remaining on earth. This hope keeps us spiritually alive during dark times of adversity; it brightens our path and heightens our awareness of the Presence Of God. God's desire is that He FILLS OUR CUPS to overflowing, with Hope and Power of the Holy Spirit.
Today's Hymn: "Everlasting God"
Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord, wait upon the Lord, We will wait upon the Lord
Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord, wait upon the Lord, We will wait upon the Lord
Our God You reign forever, our hope and strong defender,
You are the everlasting God, the everlasting God, You do not faint, You don't grow weary
Your the defender of the weak, You comfort those in need
You lift up on wings like eagles, You are the everlasting God, the everlasting God,
The everlasting God, The everlasting
Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit, we humbly come before You Abba Father asking as Your children to send us power from on High, so that it over flows in our daily life's. We want Your kind of Hope, which leads us to everlasting life, where we will forever bask in Your Mercy, Love and Grace. May we wait upon You Lord, as our defender and comforter. Lift us up on wings like eagles. Thank You Father for being our Everlasting, Almighty, All Powerful, Loving, Caring, and Gracious God. Amen
Today's Biblical Truth: "Creation awaits the coming glory, because it also will be delivered."
Click on the link at www.cindidavis.blogspot.com for Today's Scripture Reading from John 21 which is Titled: "Love, Expressed In Caring." (This is the last Blog writing in the Book of John. Beginning 2 January 2012, the Blog writing will be on the Book of Isaiah)
Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness. Love God More Today. Pray for our Brothers and Sisters in Christ who are being persecuted for their Faith and Trust in Jesus Christ. Pray also for God's Blessings on the Nation of Israel. Always remember that when you have a spiritual dilemma in your life and you yell out, "I CAN'T," GOD Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN."
"My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth." Psalm 121:2
Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi
Today's Bible Verse: Romans 8:22-25 "For we know that the whole of creation groans and labors with birth pangs together until now. Not only that, but we also who have the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, eagerly awaiting for the adoption, the redemption of our body. For we are saved in this hope, but hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one still hope for what he sees. But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly await for it with perseverance."
The Spirit's work with is present tense salvation: We are being saved from the power of sin and becoming righteous. When Jesus returns we will be saved completely, liberated from the last vestiges of sin which cling so persistently to us. One day creation itself will be renewed even as we are being renewed. The Spirit helps us in our weakness, praying with us and for us. When we are delivered from the bondage of corruption, there will be no more death.
Verse 22 refers to Adam's Fall, which caused misery from then until the present. The present suffering of creation are the "birth pangs" of the new age to be born, the Millennium. From the fall of Adam until now, creation has been groaning over the pointlessness of having been made subject to a new curse. Creation looks forward to the time when the curse will be lifted.
The first fruits of the Spirit refers to the first workings of the Holy Spirit, which is a pledge of more work to come, like the redemption of our bodies. The Spirit and His work is God's assurance of the greater blessing to come. The Spirit is a guarantee of out inheritance. Hope is a constant expectation of an unseen reality. We are saved by faith, but our hope is in the return of Christ in all His glory and our complete deliverance from our sinful natures. If we are expecting something unseen, we as Christians need to wait with perseverance; that is, we are willing to endure the present.
We as Christians and our longing for heaven is good, because it is an extension of our yearning for God. The hope of heaven is meant to strengthen and encourage us, filling is with wondrous Joy. Many Christians have misunderstood this word "hope," believing that it denotes wishful thinking. Nothing can further from the truth.
As soon as Christ came into out lives, and He became our Savior, heaven became our ultimate destination (Praise God). The phrase "hope of heaven" highlights the benefits we as Christians can enjoy even while remaining on earth. This hope keeps us spiritually alive during dark times of adversity; it brightens our path and heightens our awareness of the Presence Of God. God's desire is that He FILLS OUR CUPS to overflowing, with Hope and Power of the Holy Spirit.
Today's Hymn: "Everlasting God"
Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord, wait upon the Lord, We will wait upon the Lord
Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord, wait upon the Lord, We will wait upon the Lord
Our God You reign forever, our hope and strong defender,
You are the everlasting God, the everlasting God, You do not faint, You don't grow weary
Your the defender of the weak, You comfort those in need
You lift up on wings like eagles, You are the everlasting God, the everlasting God,
The everlasting God, The everlasting
Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit, we humbly come before You Abba Father asking as Your children to send us power from on High, so that it over flows in our daily life's. We want Your kind of Hope, which leads us to everlasting life, where we will forever bask in Your Mercy, Love and Grace. May we wait upon You Lord, as our defender and comforter. Lift us up on wings like eagles. Thank You Father for being our Everlasting, Almighty, All Powerful, Loving, Caring, and Gracious God. Amen
Today's Biblical Truth: "Creation awaits the coming glory, because it also will be delivered."
Click on the link at www.cindidavis.blogspot.com for Today's Scripture Reading from John 21 which is Titled: "Love, Expressed In Caring." (This is the last Blog writing in the Book of John. Beginning 2 January 2012, the Blog writing will be on the Book of Isaiah)
Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness. Love God More Today. Pray for our Brothers and Sisters in Christ who are being persecuted for their Faith and Trust in Jesus Christ. Pray also for God's Blessings on the Nation of Israel. Always remember that when you have a spiritual dilemma in your life and you yell out, "I CAN'T," GOD Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN."
"My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth." Psalm 121:2
Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi
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