This is the will of God, your sanctification.1 Thessalonians 4:3 Being born of God demands purification. Sin may enter our minds but calls for immediate meditation. “I will meditate on your precepts and fix my eyes on your ways” (Ps. 119:15). Jesus positions us in righteousness at the moment of conversion, but we must never stand stationary. Every moment is…
The farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop.James 5:7 Inevitably, Christians will find times where they must stand firm in the solitude. God brings a pause in His providence to teach you patience. Stop relying on socialization to sustain your existence. If you are brought into holy isolation and “go” when you have been called to “grow,”…
Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth. John 17:17 At the moment of conversation, the Holy Spirit enters the life of the new believer. A person who was once confined in sin is free to live an abundant life. People are immediately saved when they believe in Christ. Once someone is saved, that belief initiates sanctification. Sanctification is a…
Take the helmet of salvation. Ephesians 6:17 A Roman soldier would never go to battle without head protection. The helmet would have been the last piece of armor applied. The purpose was to protect against blows to the head. When you first believe in Christ you immediately put on the helmet of salvation. No matter what assault Satan puts against your mind,…