The Proof Of Preparedness
To be prepared to meet Christ is to be right with Him, with nothing between. It is a clarity of mind and heart by which the believer can know with assurance the fellowship with Christ which He desires to give. Readiness is being in an attitude where all has been dealt with that would hinder communion with God, and one is abiding in Christ.
The Call Of The Spirit And The Bride
In particular since Pentecost which followed soon after the resurrection and ascension of Christ, there has been a consistent, persistent call of God for those who are thirsting after righteousness, after God, and life eternal, to come to Christ. All who come are received and are given the grace of God to turn from independence from God, to trust Him wholly for forgiveness of sins, and new life.
When God Speaks
God's spoken word is the expression of who and what He is, also, of what is His eternal will with respect to who live on this earth. His word possesses a power and strength that accomplishes His will in the hearts of men, so that by the Spirit of God, those who believe Him and trustingly obey Him, will see His work, and glorify His name.
The Much Mord Of God
When Christ came into this world He did so to reveal the wonder of the bountifulness of God in choosing to give His life by the Spirit in abundance. The greatness of the sacrifice of Christ on Calvary proves the abundance of blessing that God desires and wills to give. He gives in answer to prayer and faith.
Thankfulness A Proof Of Faith
Why is the calling of God so very important to know? It is because of the eternal purpose and provision for accomplishing that purpose. God calls to first of all bring the believer into communion with Himself. He also specifically calls His sheep by name so that through them, as they walk by obedient faith, He can and will accomplish through them His perfect will for His glory, and their blessing.
Thankfulness A Proof Of Faith
The man who is thankful to God is the man who trusts God with all that pertains to life and godliness. He knows that every good and perfect gift comes from God, and that no good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly. The thankful man is a faith-filled, humble man, who receives all from God, and gives to Him the praise and blessing for it.
Second Mile People
Several are the examples of second mile people in the Bible. Second mile people are those who deliberately choose to go the second mile in their devotion to God, and their service to others. They are characterized by a selflessness, and a commitment to do good, and to honor and glorify God.
Patterns In God's Promises
God is a God of order. He always does things in wisdom with purposeful intent. There is a consistency in His ways, though they are past finding out. If we are to know them, then we must trust Him for wisdom, and understanding. In the understanding of His ways in His dealings with men, there is a holy consistency which provides mankind with confidence in their walk with Christ.
The Testimony Of God In Christ
When Jesus Christ came to this earth to be born in Bethlehem's sable, then to walk among us, He did so revealing the truth, life and light of God. God the Father was in essence explained by Him, as by the Spirit the very life of the Father was revealed, or manifested to men. By Christ we know the Father.
The Eternal Rock
Christ is depicted in Scripture as the Eternal Rock. Why? He is first that One who rises above all creation around Him, revealing Himself to be the singular most important and glorious object for faith. Secondly, in the fact that He is the Rock that is eternal in every aspect of His being, He provides mankind with the knowledge that He is perfect strength and power, authority and sovereignty. He is thus worthy of the entire trust of men, especially concerning salvation.