I am not one who practices new years resolutions. My simple mind tends to think that if something is really worth changing, starting or quitting now is a better time than waiting for a new year to start.
There is something that I would like to challenge you to this new year however. Recently, God showed me this simple plan to an incredible life in faith.
This very first qualification is that you have accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior. It is at that time that each of us is give the Holy Spirit as a guarantee of our future.
Galatians 5:22&23 tells us what comes to us with the Holy Spirits presence:
the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.
I invite you discover the connection between two of the Holy Spirit's gifts.
From Isaiah 55: 12;13 (God is speaking to His people)
"For you will go out with joy
And be led forth with peace;
The mountains and the hills will break forth into shouts of joy before you,
And all the trees of the field will clap their hands.
"Instead of the thorn bush the cypress will come up,
And instead of the nettle the myrtle will come up,
And it will be a memorial to the LORD,
For an everlasting sign which will not be cut off."
Could it be as simple as that? Begin each day with joy and we will not only find true peace but all of creation has been set up to respond to us. Together, the joy, the peace and the miraculous events surrounding us will testify to Jesus and an eternal sign!
He said it. Will you put it to the test?
Come back and let us all know what you find.
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Thank you if I understand the translation correctly.
Here is what I found:
"To give you an encouraging"
You are so kind, I I so greatly appreciate your taking the time to let me know you read my blog.
Blessings to you!
Jim
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