“If we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness.” (1 John 1:9, NLT) Why does it seem that so often we are powerless to accomplish great things for God? I believe it is because there are barriers that keep us …
Monthly Archives: January 2020
22820.007 The Three Amigos: Me, Myself, and I
“My old self has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me.” (Galatians 2:20, NLT) Years ago, I was in a group experience where we were challenged to have a three-minute conversation without anyone using the words “me, my, or I” … we couldn’t do it! Unfortunately, …
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22820.008 Head Knowledge AND Heart Knowledge
“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” (Psalm 119:105, NLT) Many people make the mistake of thinking that knowledge is enough to experience the presence and power of God. However, such a belief will short-circuit the Son Power in our lives. We need to remember the Hebrews wandering in …
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22820.009 Letting Jesus Christ Take Control
“The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me.” (Psalm 28:7, NLT) There are Christian individuals who are not experiencing a Son-powered life because of their refusal to surrender to God’s will. This is what is often referred to as being a “carnal” Christian, one who is …
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22820.010 A Wish or a Goal?
A Wish or a Goal? “One thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me.” (Philippians 3:13–14, NIV) Wow! Take a look at the powerful verbs in the verses above: forgetting, straining, press on, win. …
22820.011 The World vs. the Word
“For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.” (Hebrews 4:12, NLT) We can’t grow in our relationship with God, through the Son, or experience the Holy Spirit, without the Word …
22820.012 Son Power and Soak, Sow, and Flow
“Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God’s right hand. Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. For you died to this life, and your real life is hidden with Christ …
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22820.013 The 4 Rs
“I desire to do your will, my God; your law is within my heart.” (Psalm 40:8, NLT) As I consider how Son Power works in and through all believers, I believe it is best explained by what I like to describe as the “4 Rs”: Relationship, Revelation, Reflection, and Redemption. All of these Rs are …
22820.014 Son Power Is Spiritual Power
“Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God.” (1 Corinthians 1:24, NLT) Picture the sun rising on a beautiful, clear morning. We see it slowly peeking out over the horizon. As time passes it becomes more noticeable, the heat increases, the light becomes stronger until it is fully visible, a ball of …
22820.015 Supernatural Power
“Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. Glory to him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever and ever!” (Ephesians 3:20–21, NLT) The late Dr. Bill Bright once wrote, “The more we …