The Almighty God
The true vision, or perception of God that we have according to the Scriptures, will determine to a great extent the strength of faith. The greater He is in our eyes, and that with respect to His dealings with men on this earth, the greater will be our faith, trusting Him for the full outworking of His will and purposes.
Conviction, Condemnation, And Freedom
The Gospel is a liberty-oriented message, for in it is revealed God's way of setting the captive free from the weight and guilt of his sin, then declaring one's victory in Christ over sin, but also, revealing and providing the very power by which the believer overcomes, the power of the Spirit of God.
The Sudden Intervention Of God
God can intervene in a life, or circumstances, at any time He chooses. Often His intervention is quiet and convincing by the assurance that He gives to the heart, or the conviction that comes when there is discord between the soul and Him because of sin. When He works suddenly, it is as if He is creating an exclamation point to emphasize what He is saying. May God give us to be attentive to His very manifest working in the heart, and in circumstances.
The Power Of Singing Psalms
There is great blessing in singing Psalms and spiritual songs. Why? In those Psalms in particular is revealed the great truths of faith in God, primarily the revelation of the nature and ways of God. The remembrance of these truths, and the goodness of God, inspires the singing soul to trust Him increasingly, and more consistently. God reveals Himself to the heart by His joy and gladness in singing in this manner.
The Essential Of Christ's Power
When the Spirit of God was poured out upon all flesh on the day of Pentecost after the resurrection of Christ, there was a most extraordinary, transforming power that was given to every believer in Christ. It was that of the Spirit of God given to enable every believer to live victorious for the glory of God. Christianity becomes real to the soul, and through the life, by the power of God working by the Spirit.
The Church That Was Fallen
It is possible that a church, a group of born-again believers, know the great truths of the Gospel and of Scripture, and yet be "fallen." How? The true church of Christ is one which is not only Christ's by virtue of faith in His blood, but living by virtue of faith in His Spirit, the Holy Spirit. Profession is one thing. Possession of Life by the Spirit revealed in fellowship with Christ, is the proof and essence of belonging to Christ.
Reformation Not Enough
Reformation can be to a great extent an external change without an internal transformation and power. Christianity is based upon a faith in the power of God, derived from Christ. When Christ comes into the heart there is a transformation from within by virtue of His Life by the Spirit.
Christ's Authority And The Power Of The Believer
Christ's authority and the believer's power to live and love God, are both given by the Father. Christ's authority is not only His sovereign right to rule, and reign absolutely over all creation, but the revelation of the power of the Father by the Spirit so that the believer can know His strength to humbly follow His Lord. All things are thus possible to him who believes, for all things are possible to Christ.
Walking In God's Light
To not have light is to walk in darkness. Nowhere is this more true than in one's relationship with Jesus Christ. Christ declared Himself to be the "Light Of The World." To not look to Him as the truth is to trust in the lies of men, and that which is in opposition to God. To take Christ by faith as one's light is to embrace not only the truth of God, but the very Life of Christ, His life by the Spirit, eternal Life.
Two Men And Mount Sinai
Mt. Sinai is a place where two men in particular met God, or rather God met them. Both had needs which God alone could meet. Both men would wait upon God to meet those needs. For one, Moses, the revelation of God's holiness would transform a nation. For the other, Elijah, a successor would be appointed to take his place at a crucial point in history. Both men would be changed by God.