Spiritual Abundance
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For in Him Dwells All the Fullness of the Godhead Bodily
By Octavius Winslow0JHN 1:16JHN 7:37EPH 3:19PHP 4:19COL 2:9Octavius Winslow emphasizes the profound truth that in Christ dwells all the fullness of the Godhead, which brings joy and hope to believers. He explains that this fullness encompasses everything a fallen humanity needs for salvation, sanctification, and grace, highlighting Jesus as the source of all spiritual supply. Winslow encourages believers to draw from this inexhaustible well of grace and love, urging them to seek deeper intimacy with Christ and to glorify Him through their reliance on His abundant resources. He calls for a revival of fervent love and a deeper experience of Christ's indwelling grace, reminding the Church of the invitation to drink abundantly from the fullness of Christ. The message is a powerful reminder of the richness found in a relationship with Jesus, the second Adam.
Moving Ever Closer to Jesus
By David Wilkerson0MAT 6:33JHN 10:101CO 15:58EPH 3:201TH 4:1JAS 4:8David Wilkerson emphasizes the urgent need for Christians to draw closer to God in worship, obedience, and diligence as the Lord prepares to pour out His Spirit in these last days. He warns against the distractions of modern life that lead to spiritual laziness and encourages believers to devote more time to God, assuring them that as they seek His kingdom, they will experience His abundant blessings. Wilkerson highlights God's desire to fill His people with His presence and glory, urging them to cultivate a ravenous appetite for Him and to abound in their spiritual walk. He reminds the congregation that God's plans for them exceed their current experiences and that their prayer lives should be transformed into a continuous dialogue with God.
Possess, Not Only Profess
By C.H. Spurgeon0PSA 37:4MAT 13:12ROM 12:2GAL 5:22EPH 3:20PHP 1:9HEB 11:1JAS 2:192PE 1:51JN 4:18C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the importance of possessing genuine faith rather than merely professing it, highlighting that true faith leads to an abundance of grace from God. He warns that superficial faith will ultimately be stripped away, urging believers to ensure their faith is real and deep. Spurgeon encourages the faithful to seek a greater depth of love and trust in God, as true possession of grace leads to spiritual abundance. He expresses a desire for increased hatred of sin, deeper faith, and a fervent love for God, recognizing that these are gifts that come from a genuine relationship with Him.
If Any Man Hear My Voice, and Open the Door
By A.B. Simpson0PSA 21:3MAT 10:8LUK 6:38ACT 20:352CO 9:6A.B. Simpson emphasizes the necessity of sharing the blessings we receive from the Holy Spirit, suggesting that many are spiritually starving because they hoard their blessings instead of giving them away. He encourages believers to engage in larger plans for service, assuring them that as they do so, the Holy Spirit will precede them with abundant blessings. Simpson illustrates this concept with the metaphor of an Aeolian harp, which produces beautiful music when touched by the wind, likening it to how our hearts can resonate with the Holy Spirit's influence when we remain open and ready to serve.