I love the truths that are presented in the first few readings this week.
In John 7, Jesus encourages all who are thirsty to come to Him and drink. He promises in verse 38 that streams of living water will flow from him - that the Holy Spirit will flow out of us who are His. John 8:12, Jesus says "I am the light of the world, anyone who follows after me will NEVER walk in darkness, but have the light of life." It ties together with 2 Peters reading. In chapter 1:3-11 is a great passage of promise for living in Christ's way. Verse 3 says His divine power has given us everything required for life and godliness. What great and precious promises the Lord gives to allow us to partake in the divine nature.
Do you believe this? We must take the Word at its word. We must speak the Word into our life, to burn it upon our hearts and to allow it to have its work in us. All the promises of God are true. We must accept them and walk in them. What a wonderful promise we see in these words.
I encourage all of you to read the Word. Remember, you don't have to read all of the suggested readings, but get the Word in you so that you can be transformed, that yo0ur mind can be renewed.
Love to all,
Brad
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- I am the husband of a wonderful wife Casey and the father of three beautiful children, Brady, Griffin, and Mary Beth. I am the pastor of Lawrence Drive Baptist Church in Macon, Georgia and I hope this blog can provide some joy and encouragement for you.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
In John 7, Jesus encourages all who are thirsty to come to Him and drink. He promises in verse 38 that streams of living water will flow from him - that the Holy Spirit will flow out of us who are His. John 8:12, Jesus says "I am the light of the world, anyone who follows after me will NEVER walk in darkness, but have the light of life." It ties together with 2 Peters reading. In chapter 1:3-11 is a great passage of promise for living in Christ's way. Verse 3 says His divine power has given us everything required for life and godliness. What great and precious promises the Lord gives to allow us to partake in the divine nature.
Do you believe this? We must take the Word at its word. We must speak the Word into our life, to burn it upon our hearts and to allow it to have its work in us. All the promises of God are true. We must accept them and walk in them. What a wonderful promise we see in these words.
I encourage all of you to read the Word. Remember, you don't have to read all of the suggested readings, but get the Word in you so that you can be transformed, that yo0ur mind can be renewed.
Love to all,
Brad
4 comments:
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jon coder said...
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Glad to have you blogging again. Thank you for your leadership.
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November 5, 2009 at 1:15 PM
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LB said...
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It's amazing to me that Ezekiel has been what has stood out in these readings. Because I'll be honest - Ezekiel is difficult to read. In his vision God told Ezekiel to eat the scroll in chapter 3, verses 1-3. Ezekiel ate it and it was sweet. Just like the Word of God sweetens our lives. Further proof that we need to "digest" the Word. And farther along in chapter three, verses 18-21, God will hold Ezekiel responsible if he doesn't warn the people of the consequences of their sins - just as we're responsible for telling others about Christ.
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November 5, 2009 at 2:14 PM
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Unknown said...
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Hi To All,
I too have enjoyed the readings. Not only am I getting more into the Word, but I find myself thinking about what I have read during the rest of the day.I am so thankful we have found LDBC! God is surley here!
Blessings To All
Linda -
November 5, 2009 at 3:30 PM
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nanna said...
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I have learned so much this week reading God's word but have find it helpful to go to Matthew Henry Commentary and get more understanding especially reading Ezekiel. Nora
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November 6, 2009 at 9:13 AM
