Cornerstone Assembly of God

Spiritual Life Help

Spending time reading God's Word, the Bible and meditating on the truths it contains helps us grow in faith. In addition, talking to God (prayer) keeps the channel of communication open from His heart to our hearts.

The first step in our spiritual life is to recognize that God is Holy - we are not. Therefore, we need a solution so that we can enjoy fellowship with a Holy God. That solution is to receive the Plan God had from the beginning. He sent his Word - Jesus Christ (see John 1) - to take the punishment for all sin upon Himself. Then God provided that anyone who would believe this and accept the sacrifice that Jesus made to pay for sin - that person would now be sin-free and HOLY.  I know it seems incredible, but that is what the Bible teaches. In Christ, all of our past sins are forgiven and removed. In Christ all of our present sins are atoned for - we only need to confess them to the Lord and turn away from them. In Christ, all our future sins have been paid for by His death. By placing our faith in Christ and asking Him to live His resurrection life in us, we are given the free gift of eternal life and are prepared to live forever in God's presence.

I would encourage you to read Isaiah 53, John 1:1-14, and John 3:16-17. If you have not yet asked Jesus Christ to free you from the penalty and bondage of sin and to dwell in your life - please do that right now!  You can pray: "God, I know that you are holy and I am not. I cannot be holy on my own. Since you already put all my sin on your Son, Jesus Christ, I now place my faith in Him and ask Him to cleanse me of all sin. Jesus, please come into my heart and make me new and holy in you. I want You to live your resurrection life in me and take me to your home in heaven when my time on this earth is done. Thank you for your sacrifice and for the free gift of eternal life. Amen." 

If you prayed that prayer, we would love to hear from you. We will send you some information that will help you continue in your new found faith and grow in your relationship with God.  Please contact us - and Congratulations!  You are now a brand new person. (2 Corinthians 5:17)

 You might enjoy the following Daily Devotional.  And you can click here for a great on-line Bible. God bless you.

 

Theme: I Believe in Communion

A Holy Assembly

Read Leviticus 19:1–6

In the Old Testament, one person’s sin could bring God’s judgment down on the entire community. This happened because God has high standards. He expects His children to follow His lead.

Speak to the entire assembly of Israel and say to them: “Be holy because I, the Lord your God, am holy” (Leviticus 19:2).

Even today, Christians are called to be a holy assembly to show the world how the Savior changes people. The Church is made up of flawed, sinful people who have accepted God’s offer of salvation. We are not holy in ourselves. However, God’s Spirit in us makes us holy.

Believers are also called to be an assembly. We are not called to act alone. We are called to join with brothers and sisters in Christ to encourage one another, worship together, learn how to live properly, and remember Christ’s sacrifice at Calvary. His sacrifice makes it all possible, and we should celebrate that victory over sin and death.

Challenge for Today: Remembering Christ’s broken body and spilled blood, act in holiness today.

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