Sermon Snippet
The scripture stating that nothing can separate believers from God is Romans 8:38-39 (NLT/NIV). It declares that neither death, life, angels, demons, fears, worries, or any power in all creation can separate us from the love of God revealed in Christ Jesus.
A cloak is not made for a single shower of rain is an Italian proverb
We live in the warm and safe cloak of God’s protection. I am glad for His protection, and I need it as much now as I did in the beginning, of my walk with Him, although perhaps not in the same way.
I’ve learned to accept His rebukes whether from Him or from others.
When I was first born again people shared gut feelings and then told me, "Let us love you until you can love yourself." And I grew; I came to care for myself and to like the person I am because Jesus loves me.
Have I let complacency creep into my thinking? When I don't feel like going to a fellowship meeting with like minded believers , do I tell myself that they don't need me; they'll do fine without me? At such times, I remember what it is like to be a compulsive sinner before I was saved by grace with no idea that the life I live in the Holy Spirit today was possible. And it’s only possible because of Galatians 2:20. It is no longer I who lives but Christ who lives in me!
Will I be there when such a person as I was needs to see such a miracle?
How can I best help another compulsive sinner? By going to the love feast, whether I feel like it or not.