This past Sunday Ron continued our study of John 15 as we explored our relationship to one another in church and what it means to be a friend of Jesus. Remember the three relationships that must be in order in our lives
Shackled by a heavy burden 'Neath a load of guilt and shame Then the hand of Jesus touched me Now I am no longer the same. He touched me, oh He touched me And oh the joy that floods my soul Something happened and now I know He touched me and made me whole. Since I met the blessed Saviour Since He cleansed and made me whole I will never cease to praise Him I'll shout it while eternity rolls. He touched me, oh He touched me And oh the joy that floods my soul Something happened and now I know He touched me and made me whole... I am not sure I can explain how God does what he does but I am sure that "Something happened and now I know, He touched me and made me whole." It was all God. All I did was respond to His mercy and grace on my behalf. It was after God's touch that my new found faith started seeking knowledge as to how all this works. But more important than being able to explain how God did what he did was the Holy Spirits assurance that He, God had touched me, made me whole, made me a friend of Jesus, made me a member of the one church. In Ephesians 4:1-6 The apostle Paul exhorts us: As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. Let's take care to bear with one another particularly in the area of our doctrines. Make every effort to maintain unity in the church; first in Cato Christian Fellowship and then with the true church throughout the world.
Ron Dusharm
7/31/2013 02:38:37 am
There is truly nothing that causes my heart worship God in humility more than the reality of His choosing ( or calling) me out of this world. Jim' commented on the words to the song, "Something happened and now I know, He touched me and made me whole', these words truly express my experience with the grace of God. When it comes to my salvation, I know I brought nothing to the table, God reached in and called me out of the darkness. He did it in such a profound and powerful way that since that time all I have wanted to do is follow Jesus, and out of love and gratitude for what God has done for me, I want to live in obedience to Jesus.
larry
7/31/2013 10:56:11 am
amen brothers
Verne Montana
8/3/2013 08:07:38 am
I'm not sure when God chose me out of this world, but I know he did.
Ron Dusharm
8/4/2013 09:47:58 am
Verne, you bless my heart my friend. You are living the reality of faith and you are bearing fruit in abundance!
larry
8/4/2013 01:37:00 pm
thanks for sharing Verne...peace that surpasses all understanding, now that's the power of God! Comments are closed.
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