Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Grace for your spirit July 15, 2008

For the love of Christ controls us, having concluded this, that one died for all, therefore all died; and He died for all, so that they who live might no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died and rose again on their behalf. II Cor 5:14-15

A little boy was asked in Bible class how to get into heaven. He said, "Well first, you have to die." Out of the mouths of babes comes a great truth. The path to heaven is paved with death. First of all, Christ’s death for our sins. Then, we must die to sin and to worldliness with Him. Finally, when we die physically, God has an eternal home for us in heaven. Along the way, we won’t be able to live for Jesus, unless we have already died with Him. The next time the devil comes knocking on our door with temptation, let’s send Jesus to the door to tell the devil we don’t live there anymore. We’re dead.

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23

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