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How great is God\u2019s mercy towards us. For those who come by faith, there remains a rest \u2013 a place of His presence where we cease from our futile works and enter into the finished work of Christ.<\/p>\n
Wholly His
Lose yourself in Me
The mirror of the Word
Reveals your true reflection.<\/pre>\nWondrous things to see
The Shepherd\u2019s voice is heard
Abide in My perfection.<\/pre>\nSeek not to do, but be
A dwelling place reserved
Through death and resurrection.<\/pre>\n\u201cRemain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.\u201d John 15:4<\/b><\/h2>\n
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My thoughts<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
In John 6:28-29 Jesus tells his followers that the work of God is to believe in Him (the one sent by the Father). The challenge is that our flesh wants to do something to earn the position we have in Christ. And believing is not your typical action verb. Only a mind that\u2019s being renewed can grasp the concept that He did it all. But, there are wonderful blessings for those will accept the call to abide in the vine. They become the vessels that God can use.<\/p>\n
For further study: Consider these related Scriptures
<\/strong>Ephesians 2:8-9
Galatians 6:13-14
Romans 12:2
Philippians 1:6
2 Corinthians 3:18
John 10:27; 17:20-23<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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