Life In the Spirit

A disciple is born again. A disciple has received the Holy Spirit. A disciple produces spiritual fruit. A disciple follows Jesus as Lord.

Jesus call people to follow Him. Jesus is Savior and He is Lord. In order to follow Jesus as Lord we must be born again. In order to follow Jesus as Lord we need the help and power of the Holy Spirit. In order to follow Jesus as Lord, requires humility.

Are a Christian, a disciple, learner and follower of Jesus? Christianity isn't a matter of identifying with Jesus in regards to religion, culture or tradition. Being a Christian, means you are following Jesus in every facet of life. 

If you're thirsty for God, living water is available. If you need a drink of living water it's available to anyone who is thirsty. Religion, fame, relationships, money, experiences or substances cannot quench the thirst of your soul.

There are signs occurring in our world, in the church and in our daily lives that are warning us and revealing something about our current situation. Jesus warned us about the power of deception in the last times. As followers of Christ we must be aware of the deception present in this world, and that which belongs to our flesh, which is self deception.

Signs are everywhere and they give us information about our current environment as well as the future. Are we seeing the signs God is revealing to us? Are we responding to those signs wisely with action? The increase and acceptance of sexual immorality in our nation is a sign. 

There are signs happening that remind us that Jesus is coming soon. If we ignore the signs and don't take them seriously, our inaction can have a drastic impact upon our lives as well as our nation. Are we seeing the signs and heeding their warnings?

God is in the business of restoration. The trials Joseph endured did not hinder God from using Joseph. God used the the trials to refine Jospeh, and qualify him for leadership. All the pain and suffering caused by the brothers of Joseph was forgiven and God restored their relationship.

How Joseph handled betrayal without becoming bitter or vindictive is an example to us in Christ. In regards to a betrayal vengeance can fuel our anger and deepen our pain. If we allow God to avenge our situation, like Jospeh we can experience peace which surpasses all understanding.