When many disciples left Jesus and walked away, He turned to His twelve disciples and asked if they would leave too. Peter responded in John 6:68-69, “Simon Peter replied, “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life. We believe and know that You are the Holy One of God.” “Words” here is Strongs #4487, rhema, and means the spoken, living word that is inspired. The words have power as the Holy Spirit is active in…..
“As a prisoner of the Lord, I urge you: Live a life that is worthy of the calling He has graciously extended to you. Be humble. Be gentle. Be patient. Tolerate one another in an atmosphere thick with love.” (Ephesians 4:1-2, Voice) Everyone matters. Jesus came for all, those near and far away. The greatest places of transformation and healing were these individual connections Jesus had with people. Jesus encountered them, heard their hearts and spoke words that brought life…..
“If you have heard Jesus and have been taught by Him according to the truth that is in Him, then you know to take off your former way of life, your crumpled old self—that dark blot of a soul corrupted by deceitful desire and lust—to take a fresh breath and to let God renew your attitude and spirit. Then you are ready to put on your new self-modeled after the very likeness of God: truthful, righteous, and holy.” (Ephesians 4:21-24)…..
“God chose us to be in relationship with Him even before He laid out plans for this world; He wanted us to live holy lives characterized by love, free from sin, and blameless before Him. He destined us to be adopted as His children through the covenant Jesus the Anointed inaugurated in His sacrificial life. This was His pleasure and His will for us.” (Ephesians 1:4-5) Ever wondered what God’s pleasure and will for our lives are? Here in Ephesians…..