ROBERT@kontu.cc.utu.fi (Robert W. Johnson) (05/14/91)
I therefor, the prisioner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthily of the calling wherewith ye were called. Ephesians 4:1. Has it dawned upon me yet that THE SPIRIT OF GOD WITHIN ME IS A PERSON? I am but an earthen vessel, but in that vessel I carry a treasure of unspeak- able worth, even the Lord of glory. All the worry and fret of God's children would end if their eyes were opened to the wealth of resources they carry with them, resources sufficient for every demand they will ever meet. All their flippancy too would cease if they realized the greatness of the treasure hidden in their hearts. If you have only a dollar in your pocket you can march gaily along the street knowing that it matters little if you lose your money, for there is not much at stake. But if the sum you carry is five thousand dollars, the position is vastly different, and your whole demeanour will be different too. There will be gret gladness in your heart, but no careless jaunting along the road; and once in a while you will slacken your pace and, slipping your hand into your pocket, you will quietly finger your treasure again, and then with joyful solemnity continue about your way. Yes, I say it with the utmost reverence: You who have been born again of the Spirit of God--you carry God in your heart! John 3:3, 5-6 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the Kingdom of God. ... Jesus answered him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the Kingdom of God. That which is born of flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. 1 Cor. 6:17 But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit. ----- Robert W. Johnson Computer center, The University of Turku, Turku Finland robert@kontu.utu.fi (InterNet) robert@firien.bitnet (BITNET) The preceeding is my opinion and may not express the opinion of my employer and furthermore has nothing to do with my employment.