by ricks
2. January 2012 15:29
To follow Christ as individuals and as a church requires God-Dependency. This is clear when we consider the three words to focus our prayer from yesterday's message: holiness, transformation, and preparation.
Growing in holiness is always an act of God. "May the God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ." (1 Thessalonians 5:23) Lean on God for holiness.
Transformation of our hearts through the gospel is always an act of God. "For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you, because our gospel came to you not simply with words, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit, and with deep conviction." (1 Thessalonians 1:4-5) Let's depend on God for transformation!
Preparation to meet Jesus comes by God's help. "He will keep you strong to the end so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ." (1 Corinthians 1:8) Pray for preparation!
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