Before we can trust in God's great gifts of eternal life and personal relationship...we need another gift...the gift of understanding. The apostle Paul fervently prayed this way (from Ephesians, chapter 1):
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Ephesians 1:16 ...making mention of you in my prayers: 17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, 18 the eyes of your understanding being enlightened...
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Many, if not almost all, Americans know of Jesus, but far fewer have experienced the "spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him". These words describe a connection with God that includes a 'pulling back of Heaven's curtain' and a fresh opening of our mind and heart to grasp His reality deep within.
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Before we can know the Lord personally we need "the eyes of our understanding" to be enlightened...a spiritual grasp that goes well beyond simple historical fact or even religious tradition. The Lord is looking for real relationship with those who truly desire to know Him, for whom Heaven awaits.
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much love,
Rob Smith
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"Death is inevitable. Life is a choice!"
John 11:25
Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live."
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