Experiencing the Manifold Grace of God
"That Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith."Ephesians 3:17 (NASB) "Do you understand what it means for Christ to dwell in your hearts through faith? Do you have a clue? When Monday morning rolls around, do you, as a believer, have that high view of salvation? Do you understand the fullness of God's riches [...]
"That He would grant you according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man..."EPHESIANS 3:16a As we continue our look into this incredible prayer, we see that Paul prays that these Ephesian believers would begin living in light of what they know about their salvation. [...]
Ephesians 3:14-21 contains one of the most uplifting prayers in all of Scripture, Paul's prayer for the Ephesian church. Paul writes from his prison cell and not only wants the Ephesian believers to "know about their salvation, [but he also] wants to teach them how to begin living in the riches of their salvation." These [...]
Is anyone else shocked that we are halfway through July? This summer has been a hot one for most of the US, even in the northeast where I am. Most of us are ready for the cooler, fall weather. While we wait on cooler temps, I am excited about this 6 week - Summer Devotional [...]
When we are rightly related to the true Vine, He will produce in us the life giving fruit of His Spirit.
“We do not have to go beyond Jesus to something else to satisfy our needs. He is the end of all that we need, and the simple, easily accessible way to that end.” -Roy Hession
“Victory is not me overcoming sin, it’s Jesus overcoming me.” -Roy Hession
“At the cross, at the cross where I first saw the light and the burdens of my heart rolled away! It was there by faith I received my sight and now I am happy all the day.”
"Jesus does not merely show us a door; He Himself is the door." Roy Hession
As I begin this post, I am reminded how difficult it is for my fleshly heart to process this chapter. It's hard to see myself for what I really am apart from Christ! It's not fun. But as Roy explains, only as we are willing to see ourselves for who we really are (sinners), do [...]
Simply Persuaded 