~ Cleansing us from sin is the business of the HOLY SPIRIT! ~
September 4, 2021 by Elder/Minister DeBorrah K. Ogans
Filed under Behavioral & Emotional Health, Christian Living
~ Cleansing us from sin is the business of the HOLY SPIRIT ~
SALVATION is beautiful. However, as believers none of us are exempt from sin. We are all “SAVED” by GOD’S GRACE. But what makes us different is we as believers have been given the gift of God’s precious HOLY SPIRIT that dwells within us. We are to ask God to fill us whenever necessary. Yes indeed, it is through the power of His precious Holy Spirit we can see and experience Miraculous, Healings & Miracles!
Our body is a Temple where His Holy Spirit, His Comforter resides. His Spirit is the keeper and restorer of our souls. And the Holy Spirit has cleansing power and is able to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. “I AM THE TRUE VINE, AND MY FATHER IS THE HUSBAND MAN. EVERY BRANCH IN ME that beareth not fruit He taketh away. AND EVERY BRANCH THAT BEARETH FRUIT, HE PURGETH IT, THAT IT MAY BRING FORTH MORE FRUIT. NOW YE ARE CLEAN THROUGH THE WORD WHICH I HAVE SPOKEN UNTO YOU. ABIDE IN ME, AND I IN YOU…” JOHN 15
Christ Jesus has imputed His righteousness to us. Once we have truly been “SAVED BY THE GRACE OF GOD” come what may we can rest assured absolutely no one or nothing can ever pluck us out of God’s hands. In the Lord we can be confident! There is genuine grace, joy, peace, security & significance in the Lord. For this we can be eternally thankful. It is important to always make God our top priority. For He can keep us on the Narrow Path. For this is the road less traveled. There is much going on in the world today that is not of God, this is true both inside and about His Church as well. Many times, the traditions, ways and customs of man take precedent over the WORD of GOD. This should not be. Know God and His Word for yourself. This way you will not be tossed about by every wind and doctrine of man. “So that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunningness, by craftiness in deceitful schemes…” Ephesians 4
“Be still & KNOW” God will always show us what is going on and happening around us. Make sure you set aside some time with the Lord in His Word and allow Him to direct your path. Take some time away from all the noise going on in this world. This way you will be able to better hear, see, detect and discern the things that are not of God. Always allow Him to direct your path. God knows even before we were in our mother’s womb what His plans are for our lives. See Him above all others. For, it is through the power of His precious Holy Spirit we can see and experience a multiplicity of marvelous Miraculous, Healings & Miracles!
Yes Lord! Know GOD and HIS WORD for yourself!
“We are to be in the world but not of the world.”
And be not conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is the good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” Romans 12
GOD ALWAYS KNOWS HIS OWN!
We as believers are to learn to sin less as we daily “Walk in the Light.” God’s Word is more than able. “Thy WORD is a Lamp unto my feet and a Light unto my path. I Have sworn, and I will keep thy righteous judgments.” Psalm 119 We are without excuse. For God is always willing and ready to help us in any and every situation. Therefore, we should always be willing readily to REPENT whenever we realize that we have sinned. For sin keeps us separated from God. This is true if it is by commission or omission. Staying connected to God is an admirable attainable goal. Commit to embrace God’s Word daily! For “God is Love!” He allows His love to flourish within our lives. Yet also allow Him to teach you how to “Guard your heart!” Having God within our lives truly makes or can make all the difference in the world. It is your choice. God’s Word is the necessary essential spiritual food for our mind, body and souls. We are to actually embrace, implement and daily “live out loud” His Word as His people!
“Draw nigh to GOD and HE will draw nigh to you!”
We, God’s people from all over the world who have truly accepted Christ Jesus into our hearts as our Lord and Savior make up God’s true Universal Church. There are many great places of worship throughout the world where we can gather together and worship, thank, glorify and praise God. But never worship the building, multiplicity of activities, services or the people more than Almighty God Himself. God knows whenever our worship is sincere. God always deserves the preeminence. Make your worship personal. For worship makes us even more aware of who God is. Worship is a time to recognize GOD for who HE is, and what HE means to us. To thank and praise His Holy name. A sacred time to adore, elevate and focus upon giving respect and reverence HIM!!!
God has only (1) one CHURCH. We should always honor God and “Worship Him in Spirit and in TRUTH!” Know that God is forever omnipresent. Therefore, we can call upon our Lord and Savior Jesus to help us at anytime and anywhere 24/7/365 days year after year. God is our Almighty Sovereign God, and He is omnipresent. “What a mighty GOD we serve!” We know not the hour or the day? However, we are to daily live as though we are expecting Christ Jesus to return at any time. Get your house in order! For Christ Jesus is coming back for His Church without spot or wrinkle. “BE GOD’S CHURCH EVERYDAY & EVERYWHERE!”
We are not to demand GOD to do whatever we want.
We can pray (talk to GOD) wherever we are 24/7. Keep in mind His Holy Spirit can keep and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Therefore, we should always approach God in a respectful manner. We have even been given a sample prayer as to how we should honor Him. Such as: “Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done or earth as it is in Heaven…” For God is not a man nor is he like a genie. Yes Lord, as Almighty Sovereign God, we should always reverence Him. God is real and He knows without a doubt when we are real. We are to daily exalt God!
Our Lord and Savior Christ Jesus actually spoke everything into existence. He is the living Word of GOD! (Colossians 3) You can also discover more about this all throughout the Bible. Each day is an opportunity to build an ongoing, personal intimate, up close transparent relationship with Him. In Him you can discover everything that you will ever need for life, living and eternal life!
Abba Father God already knows what we are going to say or whatever we all are thinking. Therefore, we do not simply demand Him to do whatever we ask. But as men, women and children of God we are to share, preach, teach, proclaim and daily live out loud His Word. He is our Creator & Maker. He answers all of our prayers according to His Divine and Holy Will! For He always knows what is best!
Know who you are in GOD without doubt. The “CALL” of God is irrevocable. Know this; “HE DID NOT MAKE IT A CONFERENCE CALL!” We can always & forever trust God and His Word in any and every situation. Through our Lord and Savior Christ Jesus we have the VICTORY! For God has promised to “Supply all of our need according to HIS riches in Glory by Christ Jesus!” Philippians 4 “HALLLELLLUJAH THANK YOU!!!”
Unbelievers are encouraged to get to know GOD
Know what you say you believe!
As for the unbelievers who have not accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior, we are to encourage them to embrace the Truth of God’s Word. Know that there are also those who say they are believers yet don’t really know or understand what they believe? In order to be more effective, we must first believe, know and embrace HIS WORD ourselves. We are to point others to Jesus and encourage them to grow in the grace, wisdom and knowledge of His marvelous Word. Time is of the essence for the “Perilous Days” are upon us! Always keep in mind the omniscience of God for He is absolutely aware of everything at all times past, present and future. We can always seek Almighty Sovereign God for direction. We are to demonstrate our faith and belief in God by the manner in which we live and approach life. God always places us within the Body of Christ as He sees fit. For those who oppose the Word we are to be living examples. For those who are on a power trip, or those who seek to undermine or question our integrity give them over to God. Christ Jesus is the only Mediator between us and God. He is the Head of God’s Church. God’s Church is His Bride.
We do not have to argue or force GOD’S WORD upon anyone. Nor do we have to fear them or worry when opposed. “Christ Jesus is our Best Witness!” Be more concerned about knowing how to recognize the voice of God. Know that there will be much spiritual warfare to rise up against you. Study the life of Christ Jesus. For all and everything is HIS. Come what may, earnestly continue to daily seek the will and way of God above all. “The earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof the world and them that live therein. He has founded it upon the floods…” Psalms 24 Yet keep in mind that we are living in the midst of a “spiritual warzone.” Anything and everything goes… Nothing is sacred to some. They will say and do some of everything… Fret not! Spiritual warfare comes in all sorts of directions. Stay on the “Narrow Path.” & “STAND UPON YOUR SOLID ROCK FOUNDATION!” Therefore, also stay daily adorned in the “Spiritual Armor” of God. However, you should also know without doubt that The WORD of GOD is HIS infallible TRUTH! It is our “Spiritual Sword” that cuts both ways whenever it is properly used… Yes indeed, we can always and forever stand upon GOD’S WORD! Know it has amazing cleansing & miraculous healing power! That is once you know it for yourself. In God we have been given much freedom and liberty. But we are also accountable to Him for how we “live it out loud,” and what we say do, preach and teach in His Name! We as Believers have a responsibility to the LORD to be a daily reflection of Him to the unbelievers of this world knowing that that this world is on a “slippery slope.”
Get your house in order. Don’t delay for tomorrow is not promised! Seek or begin to seek the will and way of God above all!
A spectacular journey awaits us with a plethora of all sorts of spiritual lessons as well as blessings. God places us within the Body Christ as He sees fit. Absolutely no one or nothing can pluck us out of His Hands once you become secure in Him. It is through the amazing power of God’s precious Holy Spirit we can see and experience marvelous Miraculous, Healings & Miracles!
“For it is in HIM that we live and move and have our being.” Acts 17