If you ever watch movies, you most likely know about the classic switch of the brief cases. Someone believes they are carrying millions of dollars, but in reality are carrying bundles of blank paper. The bad guy, or good guy depending on the story line, has switched cases while the victim was distracted.
What is in the briefcase is far more important than the briefcase.
Simply put our bodies are briefcases. What is in yours? (John 14:17, 23).
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Now in Us
Before Jesus died he told his disciples that the Holy Spirit lived with them (John 14:17). So why did he say he would send the Holy Spirit, if the He was already with them (John 14:16; 16:7)?
Before Jesus died and rose again, the Holy Spirit's work was limited to certain people like Ezekiel, Daniel, David, and briefly King Saul. it has always been the Spirit of God was moving on the earth, but He was not available to everyone. After Jesus met with his Father, he sent the Spirit ,not only to live with us, but to dwell in us ( John 14:17).
As his children, we do not come to God as though he were far removed from us, but him who lives in us.
Before Jesus died and rose again, the Holy Spirit's work was limited to certain people like Ezekiel, Daniel, David, and briefly King Saul. it has always been the Spirit of God was moving on the earth, but He was not available to everyone. After Jesus met with his Father, he sent the Spirit ,not only to live with us, but to dwell in us ( John 14:17).
As his children, we do not come to God as though he were far removed from us, but him who lives in us.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Waking up on the Wrong Side of the Bed
Sometimes our lives feel overwhelmed with difficulty. Things aren't going the way we thought they should. Sometimes our sadness comes from direct losses. At other times we wake up depressed for no appearance reason. Our circumstances have not changed overnight. We just feel sad.
In either case, we are wise to remember Jesus' promise, "I will pray the Father, and he will give you another Helper, that he may abide with you forever - the Spirit of Truth..." (John 14:16).
Meditate on the fact that the Holy Spirit is with you and allow the peace of God rule your emotions (Colossians 3:15; John 14:27).
In either case, we are wise to remember Jesus' promise, "I will pray the Father, and he will give you another Helper, that he may abide with you forever - the Spirit of Truth..." (John 14:16).
Meditate on the fact that the Holy Spirit is with you and allow the peace of God rule your emotions (Colossians 3:15; John 14:27).
Monday, April 2, 2012
Commandments and Words
Jesus said two things about loving him.
If you love me keep my commandments (John 14:15).
If anyone loves me he will keep my words (John 14:23).
What is the difference between his commandments and his words? Aren't
they the same?
His commandments are specific directions; i.e. Thou shalt not steal, kill, lie etc; and "Thou shall love the Lord thy God with all your with all your heart, soul and mind and love your neighbor as yourself" (Matthew 22:37-40).
His words are principles by which we base our decisions and our relationships; i.e. "Peace I give you. My peace I give to you, not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid?" (John 14:27).
If you love me keep my commandments (John 14:15).
If anyone loves me he will keep my words (John 14:23).
What is the difference between his commandments and his words? Aren't
they the same?
His commandments are specific directions; i.e. Thou shalt not steal, kill, lie etc; and "Thou shall love the Lord thy God with all your with all your heart, soul and mind and love your neighbor as yourself" (Matthew 22:37-40).
His words are principles by which we base our decisions and our relationships; i.e. "Peace I give you. My peace I give to you, not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid?" (John 14:27).
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