Grow in God's Love Each Morning!

Word Of God:

“so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many people; and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him.”- Hebrews 9:28

Daily Devotion:

Whiter than White!

"He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the Churches" - (Rev 2:29)
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My Child, The inner conflict is between your body and your mind. You are not able to do what you desire, but you keep doing what you hate. I hear your cry, "Who shall deliver me from this wretched condition?" Fear not, I will take care of you. I am the Spirit of Life. I will give you new strength. I will empower you to overcome your sinful desires (Rom 7:22-24). Keep walking with Me. Obey My promptings whether you like them or not. If you resist Me who has actually come to help you, will I not be grieved? If you keep on grieving Me, I may become quiet. It's not good for you, beloved (Gal 5:16).

I am a "holy" Spirit. I want to make you whiter than white. I cannot tolerate anything unclean in you. You are My temple. How can I see My temple being defiled? (1 Cor 6:19). I create in you a love for holiness and a hatred for sin. Keep your conscience sharp and clear. Don't close yourself when I turn My searchlight on you (Rev 2:23). If you run away from Me without hearing My voice, you will become an easy prey to Satan who is roaming about as a ravenous wolf and a roaring lion. If you must chase the devil, you need My backing. I will stand with you only when you stay submitted to Me (Js 4:5,7).

The enemy comes in like a flood, suddenly and overwhelmingly. Don't be scared. Hold your ground. I will lift up a battle flag against him (Isa 59:19b). I will also train your hands and fingers how to wield My sword against the spiritual powers of wickedness (Eph 6:12, 17). The devil has no argument against My Word and Christ's Blood. But don't expect instant victories. The war may be long drawn. The devil will not easily give up. Keep drawing from My plentiful riches and drinking from My perennial rivers lest you get exhausted. It is neither by might nor by power but by Me all battles are won (Zech 4:6).

If you lose a battle don't get discouraged. For My people failure is never final. As long as I am here with you, and the Father and the Son are up there for you, don't quit. Come apart with Me and I will tell you why you failed. You will become more than a conqueror.

Weak and sinful though we be, Jesus' blood can cleanse from sin,
At the fountain full and free, wash and make us pure within:
Holy Spirit, cleansing fire, burn up every base desire! (John H. Yates, 1837-1900)

Prayer:

Grant Us Your Salvation

Show us your mercy, O Lord; And grant us your salvation.Clothe your ministers with righteousness;Let your people sing with joy.Give peace, O Lord, in all the world; For only in you can we live in safety.Lord, keep this nation under your care; And guide us in the way of justice and truth.Let your way be known upon earth;Your saving health among all nations.Let not the needy, O Lord, be forgotten;Nor the hope of the poor be taken away.Create in us clean hearts, O God;And sustain us by your Holy Spirit.