A Rare Visitor

Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God. (1John 3:9)


I remember being told that as long as I'm still in this body I'll continue sinning. I turn around and hear elsewhere that my negative addictions are a disease and I'll never be cured. Is there hope? Can I recover from the negative addictions of sin? The answer to both is yes! The referenced scripture above states such a time of recovery.

What is sin that makes it hold such control of my life? The simplest definition is that I choose things that miss the mark of Gods Will. Gods Word states that everything outside of Faith is sin. So Faithlessly I've attempted to fill up the empty pit inside my soul with people, places and things realizing later (after sin hurts me) that none of those things brings about contentment within. Once these things fail for some more desperate types of sin follow; some turned to alcohol, others promiscuity, others drugs the list can be endless as is the cycle of defeat these false solutions fuel.

I've been a Christian all my life, why haven't I quit sinning? Gods Word states that it is through faith and patience you inherit the promises (See Hebrews 6:12). And the promise of above isn't attained to overnight. Remember Faith comes by Hearing and Hearing by the Word of God (See Romans 10:17). Hearing implies understanding what you hear. The Parable of the Sower in Matthew 13:1 - 8 and explained in Matthew 13: 18 - 23 tells us the Word of God is the Seed that must remain in us. It is the Spirit of Christ (Gods Anointing, Wisdom and Power) being formed within (See Galatians 4:19; 1 Corinthians 1:24; John 1:12 KJV and Romans 8:9). It is this Power that makes us to Overcome the Wicked One (which is the Devil NOT our own flesh) (See Revelations 12:11.

Jesus PAID IN FULL the price for our sin that separated us from God the Father. Grace keeps us until the appointed time of the Father when His work is completed inside and His Seed remains in us (See 1John 2:2; 4:10; Ephesians 2:8-10; Galatians 4:1-2). And its our Faith and Hope in Gods Promises having forsook the false solutions the world and its god Satan offers that makes us partakers of this Divine Nature (See 2Peter 1:1-11)

I don't have to live in depression, I don't have to believe the lies of the devil in the worlds false solutions, I don't have to try to satisfy the Empty pit within with anything but Gods Word, obeying Jesus' instructions while trusting with Faith in what God has done for us through His Son Jesus Christ.

Today I make a commitment to set aside all worry and preconceived notions or doctrines that have not empowered me to Overcome, And lay aside all the false solutions the world offers and I'll study the New Testament while asking God to give me understanding knowing and trusting He will strengthen me to walk out His Word in my life

Have a Blessed Day In Jesus Name! May His Grace and Peace Be Upon You: (See 2Peter 1:1-3; Philippians 4:6-8)

In Christ’s Love and Service,

Brother James Pierson, OIC Senior Minister