EXHORTATIONS FROM THE FATHER

["Reflections" Of The Father's Heart]

[february 19th 2010]


+ It is not just a matter of My children spending time in intimate fellowship with Me in the "inner chamber". It is also a matter of them "continuing" to acknowledge Me in ALL of their ways as they go forth to carry out their daily activities. For as they do it is certain that they will continually be found accessing My Grace - and the divine wisdom and empowerment that is its spontaneous fruit. This is the way of the Kingdom [and righteousness]: for one to be found "abiding" in Christ - and Christ in them [1 Corinthians 1:30].

...."Lean on, trust in, and be confident in the Lord with all your heart and mind and do not rely on your own insight or understanding. In all your ways know, recognize, and acknowledge Him, and He will direct and make straight and plain your paths".... Proverbs 3:5-6

...."You are cleansed and pruned already, because of the word which I have given you [the teachings I have discussed with you]. Dwell in Me, and I will dwell in you. [Live in Me, and I will live in you.] Just as no branch can bear fruit of itself without abiding in (being vitally united to) the vine, neither can you bear fruit unless you abide in Me. I am the Vine; you are the branches. Whoever lives in Me and I in him bears much (abundant) fruit. However, apart from Me [cut off from vital union with Me] you can do nothing. If a person does not dwell in Me, he is thrown out like a [broken-off] branch, and withers; such branches are gathered up and thrown into the fire, and they are burned. If you live in Me [abide vitally united to Me] and My words remain in you and continue to live in your hearts, ask whatever you will, and it shall be done for you. When you bear (produce) much fruit, My Father is honored and glorified, and you show and prove yourselves to be true followers of Mine. I have loved you, [just] as the Father has loved Me; abide in My love [continue in His love with Me]. If you keep My commandments [if you continue to obey My instructions], you will abide in My love and live on in it, just as I have obeyed My Father's commandments and live on in His love".... John 15:3-10 The Amplified Translation