'Grace & Peace electronic magazine . Issue no.0002 7/10/05
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Grace & Peace
An Assembly Based electronic magazine for evangelism, edification & encouragement.
In this issue:- 1. An article part 2
2. An Anecdote.
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A New Beginning Part 2
The basic of all the beginnings.
Its important to notice that the Lord begins with the heart of man. Heart is the emotional and intellectual centre of our being. It is the fountain of life. From it flows the springs of life. Pro. 4:23. The things that proceed out of the mouth come from the heart, and those defile the man. For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, and slanders. Mt. 15:18-19.
If the source of all evil be clean and clear, everything else will be alright. Without having such a new beginning in his heart, man can never live and enjoy a pure and joyful life. Transformation should take place there first. God alone can do it for man. He says I will give a new heart.
Prior to such wonderful divine operation man is required to cast away the transgressions of heart and break it open before the Lord. Ezek. 18:31; Joel.2:13. We need to sincerely acknowledge our sins and confess it to the Lord with sorrow. Ask for forgiveness and cleansing on the basis of the finished work of Christ on the cross. The blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse we form all unrighteousness. 1Jn.1:7,9.
Immediately as per His promise The Lord gives a new heart. Spirit of God begins to indwell him and everything becomes new. A new creation takes place. As a result a new nature, new direction, new purpose, even a new name we get. Therefore if any man is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come. 2Cor.5:17.
Everyone has to begin here. Sad, many make a number of resolutions month after month, year after year. They just try to become better by themselves. Some others try all the other self-help devised by man. With all the evil and enmity in heart, rebellious man will never be able to begin afresh, how much firm decisions he may take.
A new life and renewed relationship with God is the right beginning for all new beginning in our life.
Good by God!
A little girl was moving with her family from Chicago to New York, and she was more than a trifle unhappy about it. The night before the familys departure she said her prayers finishing off with usual, God bless Mummy and Daddy, little brother Tommy and every body else. Then with emphasis she added, This is goodbye God, were moving to New
York.
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