10/17/21
In Romans 5:20-21, we learn that where sin increased, grace abounded even more, offering eternal life through Jesus Christ. Should we continue in sin? Certainly not! Instead, cooperate with God's Word to avoid giving access to the enemy. Humble yourself, pray, seek God, and turn from sin to receive His forgiveness and healing (2 Chronicles 7:14). Trust in God's promise: 'Fear not, for I am with you' (Isaiah 41:10). Prune away worldly influences, seeking sanctification and spiritual fruitfulness (John 15:2). Remember, healing and renewal come through abiding in God's Word and allowing Him to cleanse your heart (Psalm 51:10, John 15:3). Cooperate with God's process-position yourself, prune, abide, and receive His healing and strength. #HumblePrayer
...But where sin increased, grace increased all the more, so that, just
as sin reigned in death, so also grace might reign through righteousness to bring eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
(Romans 5:20-21 NIV)
Well then, should we keep on sinning so that God can show us more
and more of his wonderful grace? 2 Of course not! Since we have died
to sin, how can we continue to live in it? (Romans 6:1-2 NLT)
Instructions from John 15: prune, abide, receive
Cooperation with the Word works.
When you cooperate with the world, satan has access to your life.
IF my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and
pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, THEN I will
hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. (2
Chronicles 7:14 NIV)
God’s favorite statement: “God, I can’t do this on my own. Help!”
Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will
strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous
right hand.’ (Isaiah 41:10 NKJV)
Hypocrite! First remove the plank from your own eye, and then you will
see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye (Matthew 7:5
NKJV)
He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch
that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.
(John 15:2 NIV)
Redemption is free, but sanctification is expected.
Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he
sows. Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap
destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap
eternal life. (Galatians 6:7-8 NIV)
• Disease is NOT God’s punishment. It is the enemy’s payment
For the wages of sin is death. (Romans 6:23 NIV)
• Sin has a reward system: death
• The enemy still has rights on earth
Pruning is leaving worldly things behind.
God needs us to let some things go from our life so that He can enter
our life.
Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within
me. (Psalm 51:10 NKJV)
Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me, and know my
anxieties; And see if there is any wicked way in me, And lead me in the
way everlasting. (Psalm 139:23-24 NKJV)
• You are welcome to abide with God because of Jesus
• He just doesn’t want you to stay the way you started
You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. (John
15:3 NIV)
It’s not about earning; it’s about cooperating.
...depart from evil. It will be health to your flesh, And strength to your
bones. (Proverbs 3:7-8 NKJV)
Abiding with God brings healing.
He sent out his word and healed them, snatching them from the door
of death. (Psalm 107:20 NLT)
My child, pay attention to what I say. Listen carefully to my words.
Don’t lose sight of them. Let them penetrate deep into your heart, for
they bring life to those who find them, and healing (medicine) to their
whole body. (Proverbs 4:20-22 NLT)
Your Process to Healing: position, prune, abide, receive
#GraceAbounds #CooperateWithGod #SpiritualHealing #TrustInGod #Sanctification #AbideInChrist #RenewalInGod #HealingThroughFaith