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Hearing,
Believing, and Crossing Over
Crossing over from death unto life is the most
important thing in this life one can do. Those
who do not know the Lord are referred to as
being "spiritually dead" as they are
separate or apart from the Father and are
"perishing" daily without Him.
It is good to know we have been changed from
'being dead in trespasses to being 'alive in
Christ' by his Spirit. Those who have received
the Lord and his words have crossed over to the
Lord's side. Old things have passed away
and all things are new.
To pass from one state to another, as from death
to life; is to cross over into our heavenly
citizenship. It is turning from sin and
going in the way of righteousness. Our
conversation is not of this world but is of
Heaven. Our new name has been written down
in glory and we are part of the family of God.
We will not be condemned when we have crossed
over to God's side, or will not be separated
from him in the judgment but will be welcomed
into the Kingdom. When Jesus comes for his
own, we will be in that number who will hear
the call to "come up hither" if
we remain in Christ.
Will we be like John who heard the voice of God
in Revelation? He told him to "come up
hither" and He would be shown things which
would be thereafter. When we hear the
voice of the Lord calling unto us, He will also
reveal his word to us and show us the things
which are or will come to pass in the future
according to his Word. The entrance of
God's Word brings light and He will guide us
until the day of his appearing by the glorious
leading of this blessed light.
We have a promise of streets of gold, walls of
jasper, gates of pearl, a pure river of water of
life clear as crystal, the tree of life, and so
much more awaiting us. The glory of the
heavenlies and the brightness thereof will be a
wonderful sight to behold, the glory of God and
the Lamb. Holy Jerusalem which descends
out of heaven will have the glory of God and her
light will be as a precious stone like jasper,
clear as crystal. The gold of that
heavenly city is pure and unlike earthly gold
but is like unto clear glass. We
cannot fully imagine the twelve gates made of
pearl and walls garnished with precious
stones. The beauty and splender of heaven
will be glorious, but Jesus will outshine them
all.
One of the best promises is that "we shall
serve our God." We shall see him face to
face and dwell with Him forever. In the
Father's house are 'many mansions' or room for
whosoever will accept the invitation for eternal
life.
It all begins with "hearing and
receiving" the wonderful words of
life. We have been commissioned to 'come
see and to go tell' of the love of God and his
plan for all to share in the life of Christ.
When God beckons us to "come hither"
that he might commune with us, we must obey. He
will lift us higher than we have even been.
As soldiers of the cross, may we forever fight
the good fight of faith and know of a surety
that the war has already been won.
We can go forward in peace and love with God's
grace in our lives and hearts.
Blessings in Christ,
Jo Ann
J. P.'S Inspirations (c) 2002
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Words of Life
have power to change
And make a heart anew,
Words of love can heal and help,
Words of a God who is so faithful and
true.
Hearing brings faith when spoken in
love,
And faith opens the door to salvation,
To believe is to receive and turn to the
cross,
The hope from above for every tribe and
Nation.
There is a path which we all must trod
As we walk in this land below,
There is a way that is right in his
sight,
And Jesus is the answer as onward we go.
Faith comes by hearing and hearing by
the Word,
The Spirit quickens and awakens one's
heart,
Speak God's Word as it will never grow
old,
The power of the Cross still gives lives
a new start.
Jo Ann Kelly
J. P.'s Inspirations (c) 4/2/2002 |
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