Hello there,
It has been a while :)
How are you doing today?
I am blessed by God's Grace.
On my way to work today, I was listening to a sermon a friend sent me by Pastor Michael Essel on "Maintaining spiritual fervor". The audio brought my attention to a question I had been asking myself for months... "what is this price I must pay?"
You see, since a while back, I have heard preachers say that there is a price to pay in order to grow in Christ. Yes yes, Jesus Christ paid it all but I (or we...) have a role to play also.
My understanding from what Pastor Michael Essel said is that being new Christians, Holy Spirit has been given to us in full measure but as we grow in our Christian journey, we have to be intentional about Holy Spirit finding or having full expression in our bodies/lives.
...and this takes work... and a lot of sacrificing to make that happen...
This sacrifice...or price varies per individual... we all know what our prices are... if we will be honest with ourselves.
But you know what?
I believe we can pay the price because there is sufficient grace available for us to pay the price.
It first takes a willingness and a readiness to pay the price. Are you willing? If yes, are you ready?
After that is sorted, it is time to pray and ask Daddy to anoint you with the needed grace to make that sacrifice... chale... it can be hard but remember... GRACE IS AVAILABLE FOR THIS...ask.
After that is sorted, start being intentional about laying that sacrifice on the altar daily... you know what? That sacrifice is you first. Your willingness to die to self and your desires to do those things that bring pleasure to you instead of to God.
"Oh Lord, please help us die daily. In Jesus' precious name."
Let the saints say, "Amen".
It has been a while :)
How are you doing today?
I am blessed by God's Grace.
On my way to work today, I was listening to a sermon a friend sent me by Pastor Michael Essel on "Maintaining spiritual fervor". The audio brought my attention to a question I had been asking myself for months... "what is this price I must pay?"
You see, since a while back, I have heard preachers say that there is a price to pay in order to grow in Christ. Yes yes, Jesus Christ paid it all but I (or we...) have a role to play also.
My understanding from what Pastor Michael Essel said is that being new Christians, Holy Spirit has been given to us in full measure but as we grow in our Christian journey, we have to be intentional about Holy Spirit finding or having full expression in our bodies/lives.
...and this takes work... and a lot of sacrificing to make that happen...
This sacrifice...or price varies per individual... we all know what our prices are... if we will be honest with ourselves.
But you know what?
I believe we can pay the price because there is sufficient grace available for us to pay the price.
It first takes a willingness and a readiness to pay the price. Are you willing? If yes, are you ready?
After that is sorted, it is time to pray and ask Daddy to anoint you with the needed grace to make that sacrifice... chale... it can be hard but remember... GRACE IS AVAILABLE FOR THIS...ask.
After that is sorted, start being intentional about laying that sacrifice on the altar daily... you know what? That sacrifice is you first. Your willingness to die to self and your desires to do those things that bring pleasure to you instead of to God.
"Oh Lord, please help us die daily. In Jesus' precious name."
Let the saints say, "Amen".
...amen
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