Rest on the Power of God #357

Human beings have tremendous strength and ability. We went to the moon. We landed another probe on planet Mars. We are getting back magnificent pictures. We are conquering previously unheard of goals in athletics. We are taught we can do whatever we want to if we put our minds to it. We also believe it is within our power to properly place faith in Christ and in God. No one better tell us we don't have such ability.

What if God tells us we need the gift of His Holy Spirit before we can really trust in Him? Jesus Christ says, "No one can come to Me, unless the Father who sent Me, draws him" (John 6:44). No person takes the first step toward Jesus Christ unless the Father takes the initiative. You respond, "I'll do it myself, thank you!" On the basis of your own human ability you say you believe in Christ. You rest your eternal salvation upon the ability of your own power. Will this sort of faith save you?

Faith that unites a person with Jesus Christ comes from a renewed heart. Faith that unites a person to Jesus Christ is born of the Spirit in that new heart! Jesus says, "That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit" (John 3:7). Faith based upon the power of the flesh is fleshly. Remember, faith born of the Spirit rests "on the power of God" (1 Corinthians 2:5).

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