 by Peggie Potter
1 John 3:3 we will see Him as He is . Everyone who has this hope purifies himself as He Himself is pure. Growing up in the 1970's was a real example of the parable of the man who sowed good seed in his field (Mt 13:24-30). The wonderful Jesus Revolution was in full swing ! I was saved in 1978. The enemy sowed his foul seeds at this time too. It was called the sexual revolution. The movies, books, music, etc all bore these poisonous weeds. Sadly, many who became born again Christians during this time were also deeply influenced by the "new morality " and I admit I was one. It took decades of my nearly fruitless walk before my Heavenly Father gave me the loving discipline I desperately needed. Jesus said we who are His are in the world , but not of the world. It took me a long time to realize just how great a stranglehold the world had on me. John 10:29 tells us that those whom the Father has given to Jesus , no one can snatch them out of His hand ! What great loving mercy and love He shows His children. He disciplines those whom He loves (Hebrews 12:6, Revelation 3:19, Deuteronomy 8:5). What a blessing to know how much our Heavenly Father in Heaven loves & cherishes His children ! Thankfully , I learned the importance of spiritual & sexual purity. This is spiritual warfare ! When unwanted thoughts and memories come to mind I have learned to plead the Blood of Jesus over my mind and profess repentance. It took His precious Blood & His Word to kill those bitter roots. Whereas I grew up with romance as an idol, Jesus has become all to me ! I chose His ways over the world's ! I have been called to be salt and light for Him . I judge no one, but pray all will find the freedom I have in Jesus. After all, He would that none should perish, but all should come to everlasting life in Him (2 Peter 3:9)! And whom the Son sets free is free indeed (John 8:36)! Comments are closed.
|
Archives
December 2024
Categories
All
|
RSS Feed