By Francis Frangipane
There is a new stirring from the Holy Spirit. The Lord's goal is for us is to abide in Jesus. John taught, "The one who says he abides in Him ought himself to walk in the same manner as He walked" (1 John 2:6). If we truly abide in Him, we will walk even "as He walked."
The first-century saints had the words of Jesus and they had the Spirit of Jesus. In that simplicity the church enjoyed unsurpassed greatness and power. We also are becoming true disciples, seeking to walk even as Jesus walked. This is the singular essential requirement in unifying the church: we each desire for Christ's image to be established in our hearts.
The Upward Call
By Francis Frangipane
Many challenge the idea that, as mere humans, we can actually perceive the Lord's thoughts. We have too often heard those who proclaimed that "God told" them such and such when it wasn't true. Still, because others fail to hear clearly should that disqualify us from reaching for the potential stated in Scripture? Let not the failures of others stop our pursuit of Christ's likeness. Others argue, even using Scripture, "Who has known the mind of the Lord?" (1 Cor. 2:16).
Yes, certainly, the Lord has His pocket full of awesome surprises. I am not saying we can "figure out" all there is to the divine nature. I am stating only that we do not have to sleepwalk or float through life; we can be led by a true, living word from God that is directed personally to us.
Possessing the Mind of Christ
By Francis Frangipane
To See as Jesus Sees
"He who is spiritual appraises all things, yet he himself is appraised by no one. For who has known the mind of the Lord, that he will instruct Him? But we have the mind of Christ" (1 Cor. 2:15-16).
This is one of the most staggering statements made in the New Testament. Paul says that it is actually possible to be free of our carnal, jealous, fearful, unbelieving thought-life and, in its place, possess "the mind of Christ"!
This promise is wonderfully profound. Indeed, it is one thing to be taught edifying principles and truths about the Lord, yet quite another to actually possess the very thought-life of Christ! Listen to what Paul says,
To See as Jesus Sees
"He who is spiritual appraises all things, yet he himself is appraised by no one. For who has known the mind of the Lord, that he will instruct Him? But we have the mind of Christ" (1 Cor. 2:15-16).
This is one of the most staggering statements made in the New Testament. Paul says that it is actually possible to be free of our carnal, jealous, fearful, unbelieving thought-life and, in its place, possess "the mind of Christ"!
This promise is wonderfully profound. Indeed, it is one thing to be taught edifying principles and truths about the Lord, yet quite another to actually possess the very thought-life of Christ! Listen to what Paul says,
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)