transgressions and sins, in which

you used to live when you followed

the ways of this world and of the ruler

of the kingdom of the air, the spirit

who is at work in those who are

disobedient.

All of us also lived among them at

one time, gratifying the cravings

of our sinful nature and following

its desires and thoughts.

Like the rest, we were by nature

objects of wrath.

But because of His great love for us,

God, Who is rich in mercy, made us

alive with Christ even when we were

dead in transgressions- it is by grace

you have been saved.

And God raised us up with Christ and

seated us up with Him in the heavenly

realms in Christ Jesus, in order that in

the coming ages He might show the

incomparable riches of His grace, expressed

in His kindness to us in Christ  Jesus.

For it is by grace you have been saved,

through faith- and this is not from

yourselves, it is the gift of God- not by

works, so that no one can boast.

For we are God’s workmanship,

created in Christ Jesus to do good

works, which God prepared in advance

for us to do.

(Ephesians 2.1-10).

HALLELUJAH! THANK YOU LORD JESUS FOREVERMORE!

Sharper than any double-edged sword,

it penetrates even to the dividing soul

and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges

the attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all

creation is hidden from God’s sight.

Everything is uncovered and laid bare

before the eyes of Him to Whom we must

give account.

(Hebrews 4.12 &13).

HALLELUJAH! THANK YOU LORD JESUS FOREVERMORE!

and came to His own town.

And behold, they brought to Him a man paralyzed and

prostrated by illness, lying on a sleeping pad; and when

Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralyzed man, Take

courage, son; your sins are forgiven and the penalty remitted.

And behold, some of the scribes said to themselves, This man

blasphemes!

But Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said, Why do you think evil and

harbor malice in your hearts?

For which is easier: to say, Your sins are forgiven and the penalty remitted,

or to say, Get up and walk?

But in order that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth

to forgive sins and remit the penalty.

(Matthew 9.1-6).

HALLELUJAH! THANK YOU LORD JESUS FOREVERMORE!

is able to carry out His purpose and do superabundantly,

far over and above all that we dare ask or think, infinitely

beyond our highest prayers, fondest desires, deepest thoughts,

greatest hopes, wildest dreams-

To Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout

all generations forever and ever. Amen.

(Ephesians 3. 20 & 21).

But the fruit of the Spirit is

love, joy,peace, longsuffering,

kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Gentleness,self-control.

Against such there is no law.

And those who are Christ’s have

crucified the flesh with its passions

and desires.

If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk

in the Spirit.

( Galatians 5.22-25).

THOUGHTS FOR MEDITATION

Please meditate on the following thoughts:

1) The Holy Spirit places His character

in us.

2) This is how we display God’s attributes.

3) God’s attributes are irresistible and

highly attractive.

4) The fruit of the Holy Spirit displays

true spirituality.