December 29th, 2023
by Living Hope Church
by Living Hope Church
Good Morning Forever Family!
We have all been at a place where we have tried to do things in our own strength and seen it fail. The wonderful news is that we don't have to. Praise be to God who gives us the empowerment of the Holy Spirit!
It's Time To Give Up
I have to admit that I'm one of those people that thinks the dishwasher is a miracle. —Clarence Thomas
There are two ways to split logs for a fire. One is the “character building” way (as countless fathers have told their sons), which is swinging an ax over your head until your arms fall off, slowly accumulating a small pile. It’s exhausting and back-breaking. The other is by using a motorized log splitter. You can do it four or five times faster and save yourself a lot of effort.
We forget that we have access to an amazing power in Christ through the Holy Spirit. It is miraculous, I daresay… easily the difference between an ax and a log splitter:
“Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.” (John 14:12)
Think about this! This is not the time to try to explain away the clear meaning of His words. Jesus promises us that, through the power of the Holy Spirit, we will be able to do anything and everything that the Father wants to accomplish through us. It’s not up to us to gird our loins and “git ‘er done.” The key is to allow the power of the Spirit to do it through us.
If you are tired of swinging an ax for God, working your hardest for Him (and if you think you’ve already built enough character this way!), it’s time to give up. Quite frankly, He doesn’t need your help anyway. God’s design is a walk of faith, not works. Faith in Jesus opens up a new way of obedience, where we are empowered by His Spirit in us, as we allow Him to work through us.
Lord Jesus, I believe that I have access to amazing power through Your Spirit within me. I’m tired of trying to do this in my own strength for You. I want to be used for Your glory, but I want to do so in Your strength through me alone. Thanks.
Living Like God Intended By Pete Briscoe
We have all been at a place where we have tried to do things in our own strength and seen it fail. The wonderful news is that we don't have to. Praise be to God who gives us the empowerment of the Holy Spirit!
It's Time To Give Up
I have to admit that I'm one of those people that thinks the dishwasher is a miracle. —Clarence Thomas
There are two ways to split logs for a fire. One is the “character building” way (as countless fathers have told their sons), which is swinging an ax over your head until your arms fall off, slowly accumulating a small pile. It’s exhausting and back-breaking. The other is by using a motorized log splitter. You can do it four or five times faster and save yourself a lot of effort.
We forget that we have access to an amazing power in Christ through the Holy Spirit. It is miraculous, I daresay… easily the difference between an ax and a log splitter:
“Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.” (John 14:12)
Think about this! This is not the time to try to explain away the clear meaning of His words. Jesus promises us that, through the power of the Holy Spirit, we will be able to do anything and everything that the Father wants to accomplish through us. It’s not up to us to gird our loins and “git ‘er done.” The key is to allow the power of the Spirit to do it through us.
If you are tired of swinging an ax for God, working your hardest for Him (and if you think you’ve already built enough character this way!), it’s time to give up. Quite frankly, He doesn’t need your help anyway. God’s design is a walk of faith, not works. Faith in Jesus opens up a new way of obedience, where we are empowered by His Spirit in us, as we allow Him to work through us.
Lord Jesus, I believe that I have access to amazing power through Your Spirit within me. I’m tired of trying to do this in my own strength for You. I want to be used for Your glory, but I want to do so in Your strength through me alone. Thanks.
Living Like God Intended By Pete Briscoe
Recent
Archive
2023
May
June
Importance of the WordWe have New LifeA solid foundationWho you are in ChristRemain in victoryActivate the WordGrowing upHave you been informed?Strive for maturityMelchizedekPut on ChristLet's get Dressed.Mirrors don't liePutting on ChristYou Can't Out Give GodGod's EconomyGod’s generosityGenerosity continuedGiving God first place
July
Committed to the JourneyStaying committedHe's FaithfulFix our heartsThe Proper ViewKnowing JesusThe keys of the kingdomContentmentHearing the truthThe Father's HouseThe great ResetMeeting with the FatherYou are not aloneKnowing where you standOur HopeThe sovereign GodThe best defence is a great offenceGod in ControlDevotional on pause for August
August
September
Home Sweet HomeInviting Jesus in your HomeGiving wayLiving in God's RealityJesus is over everythingCalled-out onesRecognizing God in YouMiracle Worker.Christ in usTogethernessBenefiting the bodyIt's All ConnectedMission ImpossibleCooperationFirst PlaceGive Them Something to EatShine Brightlight of the worldReflecting the lightFleas and Thank-YouGuarding your heart
October
Categories
no categories
Tags
no tags
3 Comments
Thanks I need that today Have a great day
Reading this devotion and beeing so tired it dosent click too much,I am having a hard time.Will continue to read it.well I will write another time.God bless you all.I need prayers.
Thanks for the Devotions I really loved them..I answered with my hearth.