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Here are revealed the heights of attainment that we may reach
through faith in the promises of our heavenly Father, when we fulfill His
requirements. Through the merits of Christ we have access to the throne
of Infinite Power. “He that spared not His own Son, but delivered Him
up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things?”
Romans 8:32. The Father gave His Spirit without measure to His Son,
and we also may partake of its fullness. Jesus says, “If ye then, being
evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more
shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask Him?”
Luke 11:13. “If ye shall ask anything in My name, I will do it.” “Ask,
and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.” John 14:14: 16:24.
While the Christian’s life will be characterized by humility, it should
not be marked with sadness and self-depreciation. It is the privilege of
everyone so to live that God will approve and bless him. It is not the
will of our heavenly Father that we should be ever under condemnation
and darkness. There is no evidence of true humility in going with the
head bowed down and the heart filled with thoughts of self. We may go
to Jesus and be cleansed, and stand before the law without shame and
remorse. “There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in
Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.” Romans
8:1.
Through Jesus the fallen sons of Adam become “sons of God.”
“Both He that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one:
for which cause He is not ashamed to call them brethren.” Hebrews
2:11. The Christian’s life should be one of faith, of victory, and joy in
God. “Whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the
victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.” 1 John 5:4. Truly
spoke God’s servant Nehemiah: “The joy of the Lord is your strength.”
Nehemiah 8:10. And Paul says: “Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again
I say, Rejoice.” “Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In everything
give thanks: for this

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