Questions for Reflection ~
1. 1 Peter 3:15 reads …”always be ready to make your defence to anyone who demands from you an accounting of the hope that is in you.” What do you think about this exhortation?
2. John 14:15-21: How do you understand the role of the Holy Spirit in your life?
3. Acts 17:28 reads … in him we live and move and have our being; How do you understand this concept of God?
1. As Christians, when anyone witnesses us displaying Christian characteristics. ie.
ReplyDeletecalm when surrounded by chaos, blessing while being cursed, exibiting love towards an enemy, etc., which are contrary to worldly responses, we will be noticed and when asked how or why we must be ready willing and able to give our testimony. It makes all the difference both to us and the one who has asked.
2. When I was younger I couldn't understand how Gods Holy Spirit could dwell within us even if we were unbelieving or not following or abusing ourselves through excessess like booze, drugs or smoking. Now I understand better that the Holy Spirit is precisely how we can get through those times(by Gods Grace). If we didn't always have Gods Spirit within us we would be totally separated from Him. That is reserved for those in Hell.
3. Answered in #2 Plus once we realize and accept the Grace and forgiveness He has given, and continues to so freely offer us all we are being transformed by the Spirit of God.
He will complete the work He has begun, even though we may fail at times. The Lord never fails!