NOT AUTOMATIC

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  NOT AUTOMATIC Philippians.1:1-11 Devotional:- “And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns” (V.6 NLT) Knowing fully well that spiritual growth is one of your purpose of been on the earth, then you also need to know that developing Christ-like character takes years, it is not automatic. We open to God bit by bit. Discipleship is the process of conforming to Christ (Romans 12:2, Ephesians 4:13). The truth is that the journey to Christ-likeness is a life time journey. Growth involves believing, belonging (through fellowship) and becoming (through discipleship). Every day God want you to become a little more like Him (Colossians 3:10) Today we are interested in speed but God is interested in strength and stability than swiftness (2 Corinthians 3:18). The reason it takes time to grow is because we are slow learner. We often have to relearn a lesson forth or fifty times to reall...

LIVING A JOYFUL LIFE

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LIVING A JOYFUL LIFE   

John 15:9-17
Devotional Verse:- "These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full” (Vs. 11)

    It's amazing to know that Jesus choose us to love us (John 15:16). He selected us when we were not even aware. He sacrificed Himself on the cross and brought us unto Himself by redeeming us with His blood (Revelation 5:9). What a great love!
 
    In our Scripture for today, we see that Jesus gave us the secret of a joyful life. A joyful life comes when we abide in His love. How do we abide in His love? We do this by yielding to His instructions always (John 15:10). By doing this, Jesus said that we shall live a joyful life. When we love one another, we become the friends of Jesus (John 15:14). To be called a friend of Jesus is a rare position. Only few people were called the friends of God in the Old Testament.
 
    Friend, we have an open cheque to enter a life of joy. Let us yield to His love so that we might live a life of joy in this sorrowful world. As friends of Jesus, we will have access to all His blessings. Jesus said that He and His father will dwell in us. What a great opportunity! Give Jesus a chance to show you His love and you will live a great life forever. It's a new day!
 
Prayer: Lord, help me to choose to obey you in all situations.
 
“FRIENDLINESS WITH GOD PRODUCES A LIFE FULL OF JOY”



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