The Spirit does not glorify Himself; He glorifies the Son… This is, to me, one of the most amazing and remarkable things about the biblical doctrine of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit seems to hide Himself and to conceal Himself. He is always, as it were, putting the focus on the Son, and that is why I believe, and I believe profoundly, that the best test of all as to whether we have received the Spirit is to ask ourselves, what do we think of, and what do we know about, the Son. Is the Son real to us? That is the work of the Spirit. He is glorified indirectly; He is always pointing us to the Son.
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Word for Today, Mon, 21 Aug 2000: Comforting News, For Me, For You

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#1 · August 21, 2000, 9:52 am

Posted by: masinick <masinick@...>

Dear friends,

I don't know about you, but if you are like many of us, I have
done more than my share of things that I am ashamed of. I am not
afraid to make mistakes. These are the things I grow from. But
there are times I have made choices that clearly "departed from
reason", if you get my meaning. I have done things that I deeply
regret. There is no way to change them. Some of these things
affect others, too, so it is not merely a matter of selfish
pride, (though that can factor itself in as well).

I am exceedingly grateful that I do not have to continually live
in judgement of my errors, but instead, I am deeply loved,
completely accepted, and fully forgiven. Isn't that a liberating
way to be? It is not a license for blatant misbehavior, but it
sure is a joy to know that kind of complete acceptance.

Brother Brian

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> Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2000 21:39:00 -0700
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> There is luxury in self-reproach. When we blame
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> VERSE: You know my reproach, my shame, and my
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> Psalm 69:19, 20, 29-30

> PRAYER: Dear Lord, help me to let go of the
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