It’s a question of trust – the answer to which, is found in your view of the cross; if you accept Jesus, our God who created you – and, who also died on the cross to take the punishment due to you for your sins – as, the one and only God who loves you. The [...]
Selwyn answers the question – is optimism enough to get us through the terrible times? Clearly, as he suggests – it fails, when the worst does happen – he concludes: ‘the only reality we can depend upon in this barren world is the consolation and comfort of the Holy Spirit’.
I liked the quote taken from [...]
Selwyn has chosen Psalm 86 for reading and meditation – it’s a wonderful Psalm – as you can see (New Living Translation):
“Bend down, O Lord, and hear my prayer; answer me, for I need your help. Protect me, for I am devoted to you. Save me, for I serve you and trust you. You are [...]
Today, Selwyn writes some challenging words: ‘In a fallen universe we are confronted with issues which produce almost inconsolable pain. … What answers can we give to explain ‘the terrible tragedies we experience, during our short lives”? There is no adequate answer. It’s easy to brush perplexing matters aside and say they are a result [...]
What did you think – when you read today’s study? Me – well, I’m always amazed that the creator of the whole universe and everything in it – even loves you and me!
Selwyn talks about how God’s grace works through His Spirit especially when we need comfort and consolation.
He writes: ” … But how does grace [...]
I liked Selwyn’s personal story, and I think it’s a good point he raises – we don’t have to wear ourselves out when serving our loving God, by thinking that success depends on the amount of effort – we put in. The fact is that God’s Spirit does most of the work.
He introduces today’s study, [...]
What happens now?
Today, the last day of this particular issue – ‘The Promised Holy Spirit’, Selwyn summarises the material he has covered over the last two months, in the following six points:
“1. He seeks to draw out of us all the potential that God has built into us.
2. He prods us to prayer.
3. He brings hidden [...]
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