answering the call to restful living; with joy
To walk worthy is to live in a way that corresponds to our new identity in Christ. If our mission is to love others, and it is through this endeavour that we are made mature, then guess the enemy’s game plan. If loving well begins with a renewed mind through the word of God, then …
“Our God is loaded!” I loved this quote from the Marvellous Mystery devotional bible study on Ephesians by @hellojillsky for @illustratedfaith. He is abundant in grace and mercy. Eternally glorious. Infinitely wise. And we, the church, are witnessing to those truths with our very lives before all including those in the spiritual realm. Wow, wow, wow! …
Faith is a gift. For we are saved by His grace alone. We have done nothing to earn this, but have been saved by His will and for His purposes. We are saved for good works. These good works are grateful, joyful obedience to His commandments. And His commandments can be summed up as “return …
You rule! You’ve probably heard that phrase before, but if not – it is a common slang that is used when someone has done something praiseworthy. It’s another way of saying “you’re awesome”. It’s also used to show appreciation, similar to saying “you’re the best”. This came to mind as I was thinking about the word …
I’ve been lingering in the Ephesians study by @hellojillsky for @illustratedfaith for the past couple weeks, paused here with the reminder that God the Father gave His Beloved so that we would also be His… In love he predestined us for adoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will, to the praise …
Living a Fruitful Life – that is the abundant life we’re promised through faith in Jesus Christ. Through His indwelling Spirit, we grow to become more like Him and that is evident in the fruitful life we lead. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. If …