“Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” (Galatians 6:2, ESV) Not too long ago, my wife and I were taking a walk around the community. As we went, we saw the neighbor across the street trying to get a large parcel into his house. He was an elderly fellow and theContinue reading “Loving Hands”
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Loving Response to the Fallen
“Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted.” (Galatians 6:1, ESV) When I was in college, I drove a 1967 FJ40 Toyota Land Cruiser. It was a robust vehicle. Before I purchased it, someoneContinue reading “Loving Response to the Fallen”
Walk By the Spirit
“But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.” (Galatians 5:16, ESV) It has happened several times in my life where impulses made a complete difference in various situations. One time, my wife and I were on vacation. We normally took road trips on major highways sinceContinue reading “Walk By the Spirit”
Quench Not the Spirit
“Do not quench the Spirit.” (1 Thessalonians 5:19, ESV) Most people have had this experience. The power goes out in a community on a dark overcast night. You cannot see your hand in front of your face. So, you scramble around looking for a flashlight. You do not have one handy, but you do haveContinue reading “Quench Not the Spirit”
Grieve Not the Spirit
“And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.” (Ephesians 4:30, ESV) In the previous devotion, I mentioned that Lewis Sperry Chafer, in his writings, had listed three essential conditions necessary in the believer’s life to experience the filling of the Spirit. These essential conditionsContinue reading “Grieve Not the Spirit”
Conditions for Spirit Filling
“And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit,” (Ephesians 5:18, ESV) In the previous post we looked at a key verse regarding being filled with the Spirit. In it we saw two commands that presented a contrast for the believer. One was in the negative, “doContinue reading “Conditions for Spirit Filling”
Avoid Incorrect Influencers
“And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit,” (Ephesians 5:18, ESV) As we dig deeper into the ministry of the Holy Spirit in leading us on the right path, we need to understand how this works and, more importantly our part in this. In the previousContinue reading “Avoid Incorrect Influencers”
The Wind
“The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.” (John 3:8, ESV) In John Chapter 3 we read of a conversation that Jesus had with a Pharisee named Nicodemus.Continue reading “The Wind”
Crucifying the Flesh
“And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.” (Galatians 5:24, ESV) In a writing by A. W. Tozer, he gave this thought. I’ll paraphrase his sentiment like this. In every Christian’s heart there is a cross and a throne. The Christian must leave the throne and putContinue reading “Crucifying the Flesh”
Spiritual Diagnosis – Part 2
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” (Galatians 5:22–23, ESV) When I was in college, I took an elective course in photography. It was in the days of cameras that used photographic film. Moreover, all the photography we didContinue reading “Spiritual Diagnosis – Part 2”
Renewing the Heart 