STAND!
HAVING DONE ALL TO STAND, STAND!
Shared by Apostle James R Winfree Sr,
May we start here Christ Believers, having accepted the wisdom of listening, taking to heart the Word of our Lord and Blessed Savior Jesus Christ and the effort that must be made in order to develop a standing faith, we will come to realize that effort needs to be sustained. We are but dust and very easily forget! Perseverance is the next essential ingredient required in order to develop a living faith. Apostle Paul speaks of a Never giving up Faith in Christ:
“Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with GOD through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we Stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of GOD. And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope.” Romans 5:1-4
We are utterly undeserving of the grace Christ Jesus has extended towards us. Faith brings justification by grace, in that GOD is willing to count faith as righteousness through the Lord Jesus Christ. Yet the value of faith and willingness to be obedient to the Word will be tested by trials and tribulations. Yes, Apostle Paul reminds us that faithful endurance of tribulations will generate perseverance, which in turn will develop an individual’s character by a putting on of the mind of Christ. Faithful perseverance gives rise to hope and yet that hope is not directly seen, for the fulfillment of faith still lies in the future. Indeed as Paul, the Churches Apostle comments if we saw that which is hoped for, we would not still hope for it:
“For we were saved in this hope, but hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one still hope for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance.” Romans 8:24-25
Let us together read this here, hope and faith know that the promises of GOD are certain, that His Word does not change and that His promises will be fulfilled. The value we place on His Word will determine to what extent we are willing to persevere in order to attain the fulfillment of His Word. If His Word is our greatest treasure then we will indeed look forward with eager anticipation, desiring to become like the Lord Jesus in character and manner of life. Developing ‘Christ-like’ characteristics is contrary to our natural human nature, thus those changes in character will only come stage by stage, one step at a time. It will require perseverance and dedication, but that is what having a living faith is all about! There can be no half-hearted measures, no trying to do the bare minimum. Attentiveness and attention to detail in putting the Word into practice daily is required. Apostle Peter describes the process of one characteristic being added to another, he says:
“But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, to knowledge self–control, to self–control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love. For if these things are yours and abound, you will be neither barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Peter 1:5-8
Preachers and the Lord Body, We really do need to do more for each other in the household of grace and faith, than just sharing words only and going to meet up at your religious services and it's buildings. Amen.
We Are Leading All Souls To The LORD GOD Our SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST.
I Owe you GOD'S Love and The LORD JESUS Christ Truth.
Apostle James R Winfree Sr, Online Love Fellowship Nations Media Jesus Ministries.
Jesus Said, Where your Treasures Is, This is where your heart will be also.
Shared by Apostle James R Winfree Sr,
May we start here Christ Believers, having accepted the wisdom of listening, taking to heart the Word of our Lord and Blessed Savior Jesus Christ and the effort that must be made in order to develop a standing faith, we will come to realize that effort needs to be sustained. We are but dust and very easily forget! Perseverance is the next essential ingredient required in order to develop a living faith. Apostle Paul speaks of a Never giving up Faith in Christ:
“Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with GOD through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we Stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of GOD. And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope.” Romans 5:1-4
We are utterly undeserving of the grace Christ Jesus has extended towards us. Faith brings justification by grace, in that GOD is willing to count faith as righteousness through the Lord Jesus Christ. Yet the value of faith and willingness to be obedient to the Word will be tested by trials and tribulations. Yes, Apostle Paul reminds us that faithful endurance of tribulations will generate perseverance, which in turn will develop an individual’s character by a putting on of the mind of Christ. Faithful perseverance gives rise to hope and yet that hope is not directly seen, for the fulfillment of faith still lies in the future. Indeed as Paul, the Churches Apostle comments if we saw that which is hoped for, we would not still hope for it:
“For we were saved in this hope, but hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one still hope for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance.” Romans 8:24-25
Let us together read this here, hope and faith know that the promises of GOD are certain, that His Word does not change and that His promises will be fulfilled. The value we place on His Word will determine to what extent we are willing to persevere in order to attain the fulfillment of His Word. If His Word is our greatest treasure then we will indeed look forward with eager anticipation, desiring to become like the Lord Jesus in character and manner of life. Developing ‘Christ-like’ characteristics is contrary to our natural human nature, thus those changes in character will only come stage by stage, one step at a time. It will require perseverance and dedication, but that is what having a living faith is all about! There can be no half-hearted measures, no trying to do the bare minimum. Attentiveness and attention to detail in putting the Word into practice daily is required. Apostle Peter describes the process of one characteristic being added to another, he says:
“But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, to knowledge self–control, to self–control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love. For if these things are yours and abound, you will be neither barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Peter 1:5-8
Preachers and the Lord Body, We really do need to do more for each other in the household of grace and faith, than just sharing words only and going to meet up at your religious services and it's buildings. Amen.
We Are Leading All Souls To The LORD GOD Our SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST.
I Owe you GOD'S Love and The LORD JESUS Christ Truth.
Apostle James R Winfree Sr, Online Love Fellowship Nations Media Jesus Ministries.
Jesus Said, Where your Treasures Is, This is where your heart will be also.
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