We want to know what Jesus believed when He walked among us, because that is exactly what we should believe. We cannot go astray when we follow Him. He is the perfect example. But more than that, He himself gives the power to believe and do as we should. He is both example and empowerer.
Just what did Jesus demonstrate that He believed while here on earth? Both by precept and practice He has demonstrated that –
He believed more in mercy than might;
He believed that love is stronger law;
He believed that service is greater than status;
He believed that faith is greater than fear.
He demonstrated it. He proved it. Let us also believe and practice the same.
The Promises and the Promiser
“Exceeding great and precious promises” 2 Peter 1:4, (KJV)
If you would like to put into practice the preciousness of God’s promises, and enjoy them personally, meditate on them. God’s promises are like grapes in a wine-press: If you tread on them the juice will flow. Thinking over God’s holy words will often lead to their fulfillment in your own life.
While you ponder them, the blessing you seek will often come to you in ways you don’t even expect. Many Christians who have thirsted for God’s promises have found the divine favor which they ensure gently brings comforting into their soul and causes great rejoicing in their hearts.
Therefore, seeing that it is the word of a God true, unchangeable, powerful, and so incomparably wise, I will and must believe His promises. If we meditate on His promises, and consider the Promiser, we will experience their sweetness and fulfillment.
Think it over…
Faith gathers strength by waiting and praying. - E. M. Bounds
Eternity is primary. Heaven must become our first and ultimate point of reference. We are built for it, redeemed for it, and on our way to it. Success demands that we see and respond to now in the light of then. All that we have, are, and accumulate must be seen as resources by which we can influence and impact the world beyond. Even our tragedies are viewed as events that can bring eternal gain. - Joseph Stowell
(Message No: 5631)
Just what did Jesus demonstrate that He believed while here on earth? Both by precept and practice He has demonstrated that –
He believed more in mercy than might;
He believed that love is stronger law;
He believed that service is greater than status;
He believed that faith is greater than fear.
He demonstrated it. He proved it. Let us also believe and practice the same.
The Promises and the Promiser
“Exceeding great and precious promises” 2 Peter 1:4, (KJV)
If you would like to put into practice the preciousness of God’s promises, and enjoy them personally, meditate on them. God’s promises are like grapes in a wine-press: If you tread on them the juice will flow. Thinking over God’s holy words will often lead to their fulfillment in your own life.
While you ponder them, the blessing you seek will often come to you in ways you don’t even expect. Many Christians who have thirsted for God’s promises have found the divine favor which they ensure gently brings comforting into their soul and causes great rejoicing in their hearts.
Therefore, seeing that it is the word of a God true, unchangeable, powerful, and so incomparably wise, I will and must believe His promises. If we meditate on His promises, and consider the Promiser, we will experience their sweetness and fulfillment.
Think it over…
Faith gathers strength by waiting and praying. - E. M. Bounds
Eternity is primary. Heaven must become our first and ultimate point of reference. We are built for it, redeemed for it, and on our way to it. Success demands that we see and respond to now in the light of then. All that we have, are, and accumulate must be seen as resources by which we can influence and impact the world beyond. Even our tragedies are viewed as events that can bring eternal gain. - Joseph Stowell
(Message No: 5631)
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