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THE NAME OF JESUS

Something strange has been happening in my life lately...

First of all, I must say that it is very true that following the path of Truth is not easy: the choice to remain on the path of integrity is not entirely pleasant- but very very necessary.

Today I want to share what was laid unto my heart by the Holy Spirit...

After I came to believe in Jesus Christ and the Trinity, I believed that by Grace, I could freely approach the Father.

....and yes, I can.

But not without Jesus.

In my requests, I would usually say what I needed and then end.
For example, I would say, "Father, I really need shoes."  and then I would end.

Truth is, I've done this quite a number of times.

This night, whiles in the shower, I was asking myself why in my conversations with Daddy (God), I had to include "In the name of Jesus".

I am not saying that my prayers have been without it, but in my communion with the Father, I had sometimes overlooked the essence of this inclusion in our conversations.

Perhaps on the other hand, it may have been an issue of pride.

Lord please have mercy on me.

Today, the Holy Spirit reminded me of the simple fact that it is just because of Jesus Christ and His death on the Cross that I have been granted access to the Father.

Then I asked, "If Jesus said that no one gets to the Father except through Him, doesn't it then mean that I can sometimes go on my 'own' and speak to Daddy because I already believe in Jesus Christ ?"

In my confusion, the Holy Spirit reminded me that Our Father is Holy and there is no sin about Him.
He is without blemish and the human mind is even unable to comprehend the depths of His infinite Glory.

In my human form, I am full of sin and blemish.
I am weak.
I am filthy.
I am the direct opposite of His Glory.

...all these make it impossible to be in His presence.

...but when I bring Jesus into the picture, then...

I Am worthy to stand before the King.
I Am righteous and without spots.
I Am strong.
I Am clean.
I Am filled with His Glory.

So when I stand before the Father, filled with my weaknesses which I am ashamed of, and I mention the name of Jesus Christ, He overlooks them all and sees His Son's blood dripping all over my body.

OH WHAT AN AMAZING GRACE!

All I can say is, "THANK YOU JESUS!!!"

Now as I have been taught this, with the help of this same Holy Spirit, I will apply this in my journey with the Lord.

Be assured that I will share with you the amazing testimonies that will follow this.

....truth is, I am anxious about what's actually going to happen.
Nevertheless, I will take the advice from the Good Book which admonishes me not to fret.
I will also ask the Holy Spirit to increase my faith and strengthen my belief in the name of Jesus Christ.

I hope you do too.

Please don't forget: God is ever Faithful.

God bless you!

It's #SHARINGLIFE.

Please share as you're led to.

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