Virtues of Christ

...those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. — Romans 8:14

The Holy Spirit is God's seal on us. The Spirit lives in us and his presence in us means we are God's temple. The Spirit works to transform us to be more like Christ. The Spirit helps us produce the virtues of Christ — love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, self-control, and faithfulness. The Spirit intercedes for us when we pray, communicates the groanings of our heart when we don't have words, and fills us with power when we worship. 

In addition, the Spirit is our assurance that we are God's children. We are his. His future, his blessings, and his grace are ours.

Thoughts 

. May the gift of His Love be yours this Christmas! - Deborah Boone

. Whatever else be lost among the years,

Let us keep Christmas still a shining thing:

Whatever doubts assail us, or what fears,

Let us hold close one day, remembering

Its poignant meaning for the hearts of men.

Let us get back our childlike faith again.

- Grace Noll Crowell

. The coming of Jesus at Bethlehem brought joy to the world and to every human heart.  May His coming this Christmas bring to each one of us that peace and joy that He desires to give. - Mother Teresa

. What is Christmas?  It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future.  It is a fervent wish that every cup may overflow with blessings right and eternal, and that every path may lead to peace. - Agnes M. Pahro

. Sin can bring pleasure, but never happiness. - R. C. Sproul

Question in Genesis 

They replied, “The man questioned us closely about ourselves and our family. ‘Is your father still living?’  he asked us. ‘Do you have another brother?’  We simply answered his questions. How were we to know he would say, ‘Bring your brother down here’?”

43:27

He asked them how they were, and then he said, “How is your aged father  you told me about? Is he still living?”

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