Spiritual Amnesia

Spiritual Amnesia
Wisdom Hunter 12/29/2016
 
“So I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them and are firmly established in the truth you now have.  I think it is right to refresh your memory as long as I live in the tent of this body, because I know that I will soon put it aside, as our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me.  And I will make every effort to see that after my departure you will always be able to remember these things.”  – 2 Peter 1:12-15

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Thy Will Be Done

Thy Will Be Done
Ronnie Hewitt 12/9/2016
 
I received a devotional Friday morning that really caused me to pause and think about my life in God’s service.  They used the passage from Luke 1 where Gabriel visits Mary and tells her God’s plan for her life.  “‘I am the Lord’s servant,’ Mary answered.  ‘May your word to me be fulfilled.’  Then the angel left her…‘My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for He has been mindful of the humble state of His servant.  From now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me – holy is His name.'”  (Lk 1:38, 46-49)

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Benefits of Repentence

Benefits of Repentance
Wisdom Hunter 12/2/2016
 
“But they refused to repent and glorify Him.” – Revelation 16:9
 
Authentic repentance is very fruitful in its follow-through.  When the Holy Spirit arrests my heart and pricks my conscience about my behavior, I want to change.  It may be a bold, loving friend that exposes my bad habit or unacceptable attitude.  If so, will I change?  Indeed, fruitful repentance is not just words of remorse, but a change in the way I have been acting.  It is the removal of my pride; an encounter with my blind spots. 

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