That which is born of flesh is flesh, and that which is born of Spirit is spirit. (John 3:6)
We had no choice in our natural birth, but we are born in the Spirit strictly by choice. We must choose to believe in Jesus, and we confirm that choice by walking in the Spirit He imparts. Then, our life takes on the fragrance of heaven, and we become the “salt of the earth” — we are the only ones who make this otherwise bland and sinful world palatable to God. God is Spirit, and as His children, so are we. Welcome to the family of God!
God's family is like no other family, for it is not respective of bloodlines or DNA. His family is not natural, but spiritual. No human action or interaction can bring anyone into His family, but only the Cross of Christ and the Atonement He accomplished there. The finished work of Jesus is the only door to the Household of Faith, and we enter on our knees and no other way. That is the difference between being born of the flesh and the new birth. Natural birth opens the door to the world, but the new birth opens the door to forever, and the wise man steps through that door. Jesus is the door. So, think deeply on this, my friends. The consequences are eternal.
Let’s Pray - Thank You, Lord, for making me a child of the King. I am forever grateful to be called by Your Holy Name. Teach me to worship You in spirit and in truth. I gladly give you my life, and I consider it my reasonable service. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
AMEN. I have thought about " eternal consequences" lately, because the World gives little to no reverence to the authority and fearfulness of an Almighty God. There is no fear of God because of His awesome love towards us. Nevertheless, there are references thru out the bible that express times of God's wrath because of disrespecting Him. His long suffering, and His love far reaching towards us of course is there. But as a believer and being filled with His Holy Spirit I also know I can NOT be disrespectful without possibly stirring up His wrath. He is a God of Love and Judgment as well. Whether it be with my words or my attitude that which is Holy in my conscious has to remember HE IS GOD....walking carefully. Touch not that which HE DEEMS ANOINTED. Its just better to be mindful. I don't want to be found in ignorance nor folly dishonoring HIM. My soul would rather just take heed.
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