July 23 Sanctification “But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us … sanctification …” (1 Corinthians 1:30). The Life Side. The mystery of sanctification is that the perfect qualities of Jesus ....

  SERVANTHOOD              July 23, 2017 Philippians 2:1-11 Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having ....

Sanctification “This is the will of God, your sanctification …” (1 Thessalonians 4:3). The Death Side. In sanctification God has to deal with us on the death side as well as on the life side. ....

  July 21 The Doorway to the Kingdom “Blessed are the poor in spirit …” (Matthew 5:3). Beware of thinking of our Lord as only a teacher. If Jesus Christ is only a teacher, then all ....

 July 20, 2017 Dependent on God’s Presence “Those who wait on the Lord … shall walk and not faint” (Isaiah 40:31). There is no thrill for us in walking, yet it is the test for all of ....

July 19 The Submission of the Believer “You call Me Teacher and Lord, and you say well, for so I am” (John 13:13). Our Lord never insists on having authority over us. He never says, ....

 July 18 The Mystery of Believing “He said, ‘Who are You, Lord?’ ” (Acts 9:5). Through the miracle of redemption, Saul of Tarsus was instantly changed from a strong-willed and forceful Pharisee into a humble ....

  July 17 The Miracle of Belief “My speech and my preaching were not with persuasive words of human wisdom …” (1 Corinthians 2:4). Paul was a scholar and an orator of the highest degree; he ....

  July 16 The Concept of Divine Control “… how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask Him!” (Matthew 7:11). Jesus is laying down the rules of ....

July 15 My Life’s Spiritual Honor and Duty “I am a debtor both to Greeks and to barbarians …” (Romans 1:14). http://fromimetoeternity.com/daily-devotion-1543-2/ (more…)