“May all the gifts and benefits that come from God our Father, and the Master, Jesus Christ be yours.” 1 Cor. 1:3, The Message
Everything and I do mean everything has its beginning in the incredible gifts and benefits of our benefactors; God our Father and Jesus Christ our Master. They are our only source. If there is to be any evidence of them in and through our lives; then daily going to the well spring of their presence is of utmost importance.
Is your life building an iron-clad case as to the reality of their presence in you? As was said of the early followers of Jesus; ‘the sweetaroma of Jesus emanated from their daily lives.’ Even their fierce opposition had to admit, ‘these men and women have been with Jesus.’ You’ve no doubt heard this before: “if you were brought to trial for being a follower of Jesus Christ would therebe enough evidence to convict you?”
“Every time I think of you—and I think of you often!—I thank
God for your lives of free and open access to God, given by Jesus. There’s no
end to what has happened in you—it’s beyond speech, beyond knowledge. The evidence of Christ has been clearly verified in your lives.” 1 Cor. 1: 4-6, The Message (emphasis mine)
And just what does this verified evidence reveal? “Just think—you don’t need a thing, you’ve got it all! All God’s gifts are right in front of you as you wait expectantly for our Master Jesus to arrive on the scene for the Finale. And not only that, but God himself is right alongside to keep you steady and on track until things are all wrapped up by Jesus. God, who got you started in this spiritual adventure, shares with us the life of His Son
and our Master Jesus. He will never give up on you. Never forget that.” 1 Cor. 1: 7-9, The Message (emphasis mine)
Let’s enumerate the evidence: free and open access to God, no end to their awesome work in you, a life of abundance-no lack, a steady and on track journey, and maybe the greatest evidence of all—the humble confidence that He will never give up on you! With all of this going for us, I think we can be assured that we will be convicted of Christ in us, the hope of Glory! And all around us will be attracted to the evidence of Jesus!
Living in the grip of the evidence! Ron Ross
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