Beloved, in continuation of our theme, “God’s Masterpiece” - when a soul is cleansed, the Holy Spirit comes to place new records in that soul, so that “God’s Masterpiece” (the body of man/woman) might be able to perform the will of God. This is how we “walk in newness of life.” The only way that the soul is cleansed is through God’s ordination of water baptism, as trivial as it may sound. Do not take my word for it. Paul explains that there is only one way to “walk in newness of life” – “Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ [the Body] was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father [the Spirit], even so we also should walk in newness of life” (Romans 6:4).
Precious Ones, it is only through the Holy Spirit that Jesus will “put [His] laws into [our] mind [our spirit], and write them in [our] hearts [our soul]” (Hebrews 8:10 and Jeremiah 31:33. Also read John 14:26 and 16:23).
Chosen Ones, “God’s Masterpiece” was created with a mind that contains the realm of all the spiritual activity, while the heart is the seat of the soul’s affections. Beloved, the only source that will satisfy your heart is Jesus—”The Rock of Ages.” That is why David said, “when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I” (Psalm 61:2).
I will write more on this subject next week. Until then, know this…
I love you all with the Love of the Lord.
In His love,
Pastor William L. McCoy
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