Faith comes by hearing the word of God, and though it is the spoken word heard first by the mind through the ears, it is in the depths of your soul where the Holy Spirit dwells that the Life of the Word is joyously received. Then the mind will engage the source of that faith, becoming renewed from its natural sense of rationalization and into an ambassador of Jesus. It will be trained in the way of perfect love, reaching out to the broken and contrite and inviting all who recognize and embrace this peace to fellowship in the bride of Christ.
Hearing and faith go well beyond mere brain function.
True faith expresses an Intimate Kingdom fearlessly, because it comes from the Source of perfect love. Many will argue against this foolishness of God, introducing every law they can to challenge the right to sovereignty over their own lives; all the while pretending to love God and neighbor. But we know, as we carry our own cross, that there is no such law formed against perfect love that will prosper beyond this age. No, against such things there is no law.
PJR
We posted about the same time, it looks like :-)
ReplyDeleteAnd this was very confirming.
"Hearing and faith go well beyond mere brain function. ...."
Amen, Paul. Much love and thank you for sharing your heart as always.
I noticed that! I also noticed the common mention of fearless love. I like your comment, "the love this woman has for the King is greater than a desire to 'save face.' "
ReplyDelete"And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit. (2 Corinthians 3:18 ESV)"