Father God let this touch someone’s heart today and help them to see their freedom in Jesus. I thank You, praise You and give You all the glory in Jesus Precious Name Amen.
It reads in James 2:19-26;
“You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that, and shudder. You foolish person, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is useless? Was not our father Abraham considered righteous for what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith was made complete by what he did. And the scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called God’s friend. You see that a person is considered righteous by what they do and not by faith alone. In the same way, was not even Rahab the prostitute considered righteous for what she did when she gave lodging to the spies and sent them off in a different direction? As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead.”
Holiness is brought about by the dwelling of God’s Spirit in us. Freedom we have as a result of Christ’s work and how that impacts our life. Freedom is not the right to do what we want, but the ability to do what we ought. Without Jesus Christ, we are slaves to sin, unable to do what is right. Christ’s death on the Cross set us free from the penalty and power of sin. I know we went to the store the other day. I won’t say which grocery store. But my husband loves oranges. So he lifted one bag and the oranges was mushy. He picked up another one. Same thing. Then another and another. He started filling the grocery cart with them. Oh Lord He took the basket of oranges to customer service. I just watched. The guy took the basket and walked back with my husband to the boxes filled with oranges. My husband said he just didn’t want others to have to go through that and let them know so they could take the oranges away. So I’d say sinners are like bruise oranges and those bruised oranges can be made into orange juice. Just a example of God transforming bad fruit into something good. I believe that the fruit of the spirit is like love, joy, peace, patience, compassion, encouragement, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. When we live God’s way He brings gifts into our lives, much the same way that fruit appears in an orchard or on a vine. Praying from the heart, affection for others, cheerfulness about life, tranquility and a giving spirit. We develop a willingness of being dedicated, Compassion in the heart and mind. Conviction that we believed in the Lord Jesus, a certain element came into us. We may call this the life of God with His nature, or the Spirit of life. We find ourselves involved in loyal commitments, not needing to force our way in life, able to organize and direct our energies wisely loving God and others. The inward holiness permeates us, and this permeation is our designation. This is what marks us out as Children of God.
{Let’s Pray}
Father God I love You, thank You and praise You for the true freedom I have in You. I bless you for Your kindness, peace and joy poured into my life, for once I was lost but now I am found. I will keep learning to rejoice in my sufferings and may Your joy flow through me to all I meet today. Especially those who have made a impact in my life through Your teachings. Bless them. I thank You, praise You and give You all the honor and glory in Jesus Precious Name Amen.
{Power Verse}
Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 5:1
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