Abiding in the WordWritten by Daniel N. Brown
How many Christian people do you know who are bearing no fruit? Jesus said, "Abide in me, and I in you. As branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. (John 15:4)The meaning of word “abide,” means “to live” or “to dwell.” So, to abide in Christ, means to live in Christ together as one person. Jesus Christ and Word of God are one in same (John 1:14). So, if we will abide in Christ, we will abide in Word. If we will abide in Word, Word will instruct us and teach us in way we should go (Psalm 32:8). He will also guide us to pray according to His will and our prayers will have a guaranteed effect. I love scripture that says, “Ask Father anything in My name and He will give it to you.” (John 16:23) Although this scripture is an encouraging promise, it is not a license to treat God as some cosmic bell-boy who should come and cater to our every whim. James 4:3 says, “You ask and do not receive because you ask amiss, that you may consume it upon your own lusts.”
| | Are you facing some challenges in your life?”Written by Daniel N. Brown
Are you facing some challenges in your life right now? If so, rejoice! “Count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that testing of your faith produces patience. Let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.” (James 1:2-4)We all know that athletes need endurance training for physical stamina and mental toughness. When game time arrives, he or she will be ready to do battle and will have a greater chance at victory. If athlete does not go through necessary preparedness, he or she may not even be allowed into game. Do we really think we can just ask God for some great position in life with out any preparation? Not hardly. Read Psalm 107. This chapter tells us that God sometimes brings storms into our lives to accomplish a purpose in us. And that purpose, I believe, is to prepare us for greater things.
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