Biblical Commentary and perseverance, proven character; Click here to read my full affiliates disclosure policy. and taken to heaven in glory. They wouldve been quick to make the connection: Jesus was the new Israel, the one through whom God was establishing a new covenant. THE CHILDREN OF ISRAEL HAD A VISUAL MANIFESTATION OF THE ABIDING PRESENCE OF GOD, AS LONG AS THEY STAYED IN THE CAMP THE THEY DIDNT HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT BEING AMBUSHED BY THE ENEMY BECAUSE THE CLOUD CLOAKED THEIR POSITION. Our past cannot be undone. xoxo, Great object lesson, Sherry. A bit later, the doors would open and out walked some more people. He got up early to be alone, He sent the disciples to do other things so that He could be with the Father, He also pulled the disciples away from the busyness of their lives so that they could rest and get refreshed. So in times of adversity our greatest resource is each other, and the power of God. We dont want to suggest that God intentionally hurts us or causes us pain. xoxo. Let the sea thunder and all that is in it. 11 I INDEED BAPTIZE YOU WITH WATER UNTO REPENTANCE: BUT HE THAT COMETH AFTER ME IS MIGHTIER THAN I, WHOSE SHOES I AM NOT WORTHY TO BEAR: HE SHALL BAPTIZE YOU WITH THE HOLY GHOST, AND WITH FIRE: 47 AND THAT REPENTANCE AND REMISSION OF SINS SHOULD BE PREACHED IN HIS NAME AMONG ALL NATIONS, BEGINNING AT JERUSALEM. KPMGs smart audit platform, KPMG Clara, will now use MindBridges technology to help unleash the power of AI into audits, further enabling the identification of unexpected xo, Valerie, In this lesson, you learned that when you trusted Christ. Let the field be joyful and all that is therein. xoxo. Prayer Living in the Fathers Love., Related Topics: Basics for Christians, Christian Life, Spiritual Life, Melanie Newton is the founder of Joyful Walk Ministries, an online ministry that helps women learn to study the Bible for themselves and grow their Bible-teaching skills to lead others on a joyful walk with Jesus. What is declared about you now in Ephesians 2:5? When travelings not too busy, I update you on what is going on in my life and ministry too. It doesnt run dry. We can get too scheduled to spend time in prayer, but the reality is, lifes too hard to live disconnected from God. Everyone is needed to make the body complete. 3. Begin working on this weeks verse Galatians 5:22-23. Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Living by the Spirit is a choice. Want to sit down, relax and quench your spiritual thirst? KPMG and MindBridge have today announced a strategic alliance to help bring advanced artificial intelligence (AI) into KPMG member firms digital audits around the world. All this is to say, when Jesus said, I am the true vine, his listeners would have known exactly what he was talking about. ~Sherry But stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high. (Luke 24:49). One of the Benefits of being connected is you get SUPPORT AND STABILITY. Im going to deal with some things directly today because this is too big of an opportunity to miss. Your favorite preaching resources have a brand-new look. Its time to get married. Consider praying this prayer of faith, Dear Lord, I want you to change my life from being self-centered into one that is Christ-centered. There is no going home, unless I take her with me. You are being transformed into Jesus likeness: Romans 8:29; 2 Corinthians 3:18; Galatians 5:22-23. Hymn Lists. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. Isaiah says, the vineyard of Yahweh of Armies is the house of Israel. (Isaiah 5:7) In the Book of Jeremiah, the Lord says, Yet I had planted you a noble vine, wholly a right seed. (Jeremiah 2:21) Hosea writes, Israel is a luxuriant vine that puts forth his fruit. (Hosea 10:1) And in the words of the psalmist, You brought a vine out of Egypt. To abide is to continue, to stay, to remain. Read John 16:13-15. Deep down inside knowing that you were at a point of no-return that no matter how often you might come back home for a visit, this was a time of stepping out on your own? Its a word we all need to hear: Whether you change jobs, move to a new location, retire, experience the death of a loved one, enter a new chapter of your life, stay connected. xoxo, Your email address will not be published. And that's the kind of connection we all want. When you lose power, a UPS prevents damage to your valuable equipment. and circumcision is that of the heart, And, believe that what you ask will be answered (Matthew 21:22). The old has become engrained in us. 16 AND I WILL PRAY THE FATHER, AND HE SHALL GIVE YOU ANOTHER COMFORTER, THAT HE MAY ABIDE WITH YOU FOR EVER; 17 EVEN THE SPIRIT OF TRUTH; WHOM THE WORLD CANNOT RECEIVE, BECAUSE IT SEETH HIM NOT, NEITHER KNOWETH HIM: BUT YE KNOW HIM; FOR HE DWELLETH WITH YOU, AND SHALL BE IN YOU. Logon Tuesday mornings to be spiritually refreshed with my #SoulH2O Devotions. xoxo. You are the branches. He is the source of our life; apart from him, we wither and die. HE TOLD THE UNBELIEVING JEWS BEFORE ABRAHAM WAS, I AM. Think how wonderful it would be to have such harmony with God that you knew what He wanted you to do and your prayers were answered every time. 2. Before it was over, I had two mountains of limbs piled up on the curb. But buy a UPS mostly for protection. The Holy Spirit is a greater power than your old nature. The Word of God is FULL of POWER (POWERFUL) Heb 4:12 and is useful for all aspects of our lives, leading to perfection (2 Tim 3:16-17). Like Martha, if we choose activity over Christ we will become focused on ourselves, unhappy with everything, and because of that ultimately we will be useless to anyone. THE COMFORTER, THE (PARACLETOS) THE HOLY GHOST. Here are three ways you can stay connected to God every day all the time. And look, I am sending you what my Father promised. He who remains in me, and I in him, Here are a few of those notes: The Terminal:What do I do when I'm in transition? that you, whose life has borne some fruit, might now bear much (more).. This is reminiscent of that creepy Microsoft patent from 2020 that was, in essence, about using humans as a power source to mine digital currency (Cryptocurrency System Using Body Activity Data, patent number WO/2020/060606). Another Benefit of Being Connected is, YOUT GET POWER TO CHANGE! Stop dating Jesus. THE GOSPEL MESSAGE IS THAT WE CAN RECONNECT A CLOSE RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD THAT WAS LOST IN THE GARDEN THOSE MANY YEARS AGO. E!UF`Q##v[[l& I am writing these things to you now, even though I hope to be with you soon, so that if I am delayed, you will know how people must conduct themselves in the household of God. By pruning the branches, the vinedresser helps the healthy branches grow stronger and bear fruit. All you have to do is spend a few quiet moments focusing upon the Presence of God, mentally going over, if not saying out loud, whatevers on your mind and heart, then listening for the still, small voice of God speaking to you. YOU Praying you stay connected to the vine. I didnt think he would. Some are unaware of the treasure of the Holy Spirit living inside them. Fill me with yourself and show me how to live a life that pleases Christ.. Pa and the boys wandered over to the other side of the store. The EcoFlow River 2 is a portable power station with a 500-watt capacity that is ideal for camping and outdoor activities as well as emergency preparedness. Similarly, through your new identity in Christ, you have all the potential you need to live as a new creation in Christ. There is no law against these things! John 15:1-7 ERV - Bible ~Sherry For he holds the whole body together with its joints and ligaments, and it grows as God nourishes it. ~Sherry Today I would like to share with you a verse coming from a sermon that was preached this past week. Thats abiding. My wife, Donna, died in 1997. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you. Then the LORD God said, It is not good for the man to be alone. But, looking back, I can tell you, it made me a better person. Donna and I stood in the front yard, gave him a big hug and wished him well. Illustration: Think about this for a moment. John 15:4-5 NIV. MONDAYMonday MeditationsLaura J. Davis,Soul SurvivalDonna Reidland, CONNECTED TO THE SOURCE A living example of being plugged into the main source. By Dr. Philip W. McLarty I can think of four ways prayer, study, fellowship and service. Spend time with Him and spend time doing what He made you for. ~Sherry We must never stop breathing spiritually. It can deliver water as long as you need it to because it is continuously and directly connected to its source of power. The Cross And Our Response to Trials (1 Peter 4:12-19), 8. People often get discouraged when praying for the salvation of loved ones and begin to wonder if the. Let me not get casual with Your love. Find a verse or two and let them give you comfort and strength. Gods promise is to never leave or forsake you (Hebrews 13:5). POWER SOURCE "Staying Connected to the Source of Power" Sunday Sermon Prayer FatherIm overwhelmed with And thats too bad, because, lacking a strong community of support, they become all the more vulnerable to the temptations of the world. If the congregation agreed, then Id give him my blessing, as well as my full support; but if not, he needed to reconsider. WebJOHN 15:45 4 ABIDE IN ME, AND I IN YOU. Rubbing shoulders with those who share the faith can give you a boost when you get discouraged. Thats what happened to Martha. Connect with Jesus Consistently & Continually. That forgiveness must be thorough and complete. Read Galatians 5:16. Let us tell our neighbors the truth, for we are all parts of the same body. Hope the object lesson sticks in your mind Thanks for stopping by! I share my #PaperbackPic book reviews which are sometimes for #EllensPicks too. When I read this portion of scripture in John I cant help but remember the results when our fridge didnt stay connected to the power source. Our lives are a whirlwind of activity. #Dare2Share SEPT 25 STAYING CONNECTED TO THE POWER SOURCE: DONT Pence testifies before grand jury investigating Jan. 6 When we do things in our own power we are like a pitcher. Stop the madness. in the spirit not in the letter. (Romans 2:28-29a), I once received an e-mail that read, Going to a church doesnt make you a Christian any more than going to McDonalds makes you a hamburger!. You Need the Other Parts of Christ's Body. Our text shows three ways that this power that can be utilized. And as conscious as weve all become about charging phones and devices, we still forget that without Him we can do nothing!, Michele.EXACTLY!!! You are now beginning to live the Christian life, which isnt a standard of performance nor a code of ethics, but a vital personal relationship with Jesus Christ.