‘If you abide in me, and my words in you, ask,
Whatever you want, it'll come true.“
During the Last Supper, Jesus speaks of our spiritual unity with Him. Through baptism we receive a share in Jesus ’ redeeming death and in his fresh life, which is associated with his glorious resurrection. But baptism alone is not enough. In order for God’s life to stay in us at all, and what is more, faith, religion in Jesus ’ word is needed to develop. This religion involves humiliation and tests of faithfulness. In this context, the essence of the parable of the vine and the branches should be understood. From the vine to the vine flows the life-giving juice, or spirit, which is in Jesus Christ, besides works in us, baptized, while we stay united with Jesus through faith. Jesus repeatedly emphasizes that without him we can do nothing and give his branches a promise: ‘If you abide in me, and my words in you, ask for whatever you wish, and it will be fulfilled to you.It’s okay. ” The condition for something to happen for our actual good (not only temporal but besides eternal) is to unite with Jesus through faith. His word, in which we must stand, helps us to attain this unity. We must not only hear them, but besides put them into practice! He's got to take root in us. By means of Jesus ’ word, we must keep a surviving unity with him, or abide in Jesus, by continuing in his word. Jesus then says: ‘PAsk for whatever you want, and it will come actual for you.It’s okay. ” specified a disciple of Jesus will not ask for useless things, nor will he ask for evil things that could origin pain and harm to others, but will ask for good things. And Jesus promises: “...It'll come actual for you.It’s okay. ” But it's not said that meet ed immediately. Sometimes a man must proceed to believe in a promise for a long time. The promise involves a test of our religion that tests whether we truly believe in Almighty God and in His omnipotence in a peculiar situation.
For example, if we ask for the conversion of a person, it is not so simple due to the fact that he has free will and even has the right to reject the gift we ask for. God respects her freedom. But if we stay in the religion and endure, it is due to our religion and perseverance, and for the sake of that person, God intervenes to save her soul.
If you ask, what is the most precious thing to ask? I answer for the salvation of my soul and the salvation of my fellow men. It is the top gift and the top good for us and for our fellow humans! God will perceive to us. However, we must proceed in God’s Word and be unwavering in the faith. From the life of the saints, for example, Saint Monica prayed for the conversion of her boy Augustine for 18 years. any prayed for the conversion of their loved ones for 60 years. After all, God always listened to them. Many times, erstwhile the praying man was dead, and his coffin was thrown into the grave, God heard his last request for conversion of a individual for whom he prayed his full life! Let this be an encouragement in our time, especially for women and mothers. Let them strive, let them virtually fight for the salvation of their children and not waver in the faith.
THE PROBLEMS, ON WHICH WE CAN FOLLOW
1. Complete the following table:
2. Why does Father make any conditional promises?
3. What does 2 Cor 1:20 say about God’s decision to fulfill the promises he made to you?
What should be your attitude toward God’s promises?Hbr 6,12
Paying attention to God’s promises is simply a large aid and support. You can make a list of God’s promises, their conditions and their fulfillment. God’s promises frequently form a “chain”, as illustrated below:
Questions for reflection:
In 2 Chron. 20 the communicative of King Jehoshaphat's religion in God's promise is described.
(a) What was the first thing Jozafat did? (verses 3, 6-12)
(b) What was God’s answer? (verses 15-17)
(c) What was promised?
(d) How did Jehoshaphat react? (verse 18)
(e) How do we know that Jehoshaphat believed in God’s promise?
(f) How did he encourage others? (verse 20)
(g) What was the result? (verses 22, 27)
4. What promises did you learn by reading the Bible?
How did these promises aid you in particular?
“Man, do not treat God’s promises as museum exhibits, but believe in them and usage them!”
SUMMARY
Walking By religion
Faith is based on a certain word of God. erstwhile a Christian believes in God and his word, it brings him hope, joy, peace, prayers answered, and fulfillment of many of God’s promises.
Subject substance of faith
People can build their lives on religion in something that yet fails them. The only certain object of religion is God and His word.
Examples of Faith
Faith has done much. Which example of Hebrews 11 is the most crucial to you?
God’s Promises
God has promised many things and will never neglect us. God does what He has promised.
