Be filled with all the fullness of God. — Ephesians 3:19 Nature Abhors a Vacuum   According to the ancient philosopher Aristotle, “Nature abhors a vacuum.” Aristotle based his conclusion on the observation that nature requires every space to be filled with something, even if that something is colourless, odourless air.The same principle is at work in our spiritual lives. When the Holy Spirit begins to convict us of sin, the idea of starting a self-improvement plan immediately comes to mind. We put forth our best effort to defeat our worst habits. But every attempt to get rid of unclean thoughts, attitudes, and desires is destined to fail because getting rid of one creates a vacuum in our souls. | |
| | As soon as we empty ourselves of one vice, others move in to take its place, and we end up just as bad or worse than when we started. Thinking about vacuums helps us to understand the importance of what Paul was saying to the Ephesians when he prayed that Christ would dwell in their hearts through faith and that they would “know the love of Christ ... that [they] may be filled with all the fullness of God” (3:19). The only permanent solution to the problem of sin in our lives is to replace it with the love of Jesus, which fills the vacuum. The more we are filled with His love, the less room there is for any evil thing. — Julie Ackerman Link |
| Father, thank You for Your Spirit Fill us with His love and power; Change us into Christ’s own image Day by day and hour by hour. — Anon. We don’t need to put our house in order before Jesus comes in; He puts it in order after we let Him in. PRAISE GOD BLESSED BE THE ONE WHO COMES IN THE NAME OF THE LORD Tweet | |
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The Apostle's Creed
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord; Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried, He descended into hell; the third day He arose again from the dead; He ascended into Heaven, sitteth at the right hand of God, the Father Almighty, from thence He shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.
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