HE WON'T "EVER" LEAVE, BUT YOU CAN!!

HE WON'T "EVER" LEAVE, BUT "YOU" CAN...

“…He that is JOINED unto the Lord is ONE Spirit…” (1 Corinthians 6:17 KJV). 

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To FALL refers to moving from a HIGH position and falling down to a LOWER position. It could also refer to leaving, separating, or departing from a lofty height and falling down to a lowly depth. “… Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief (NOT depending upon the indwelling of the Holy Spirit), in departing from the living God…” (Hebrews 3:12 KJV).

To FALL can also refer to choosing to depart from an elevated position and step BACK to a lower position instead. “…my people would not listen to me ,,, They went backward instead of forward” (Jeremiah 7:24 NLT). “… departing from the living God…” (Hebrews 3:12 KJV). “…The Lord said to Moses, “How long will these people treat me with contempt (disrespect)? How long will they refuse to believe in me (DEPEND UPON ME), in spite of all the signs I have performed among them?” (Daniel 14:11 NIV).

To FALL can also refer to willfully choosing to return to a state of darkness by following the dead, sinful nature. “…you have no obligation to do what your sinful nature urges you to do. For if you live by its dictates, you will die (a state of darkness)…” (Romans 8:1-14 NLT).

Clearly, people can “FREELY” “FALL” from, or “DEPART” from, or “LEAVE” God, the Holy Spirit. The church of Ephesus (God’s people) “LEFT” their committed, BONDNG, JOINING, or UNITING LOVE relationship with God. “…I HAVE SOMEWHAT AGAINST THEE…” (REVELATION 2:2 KJV). “…. THOU HAST “LEFT” [god, the holy spirit] THY FIRST LOVE….” (REVELATION 2:4 KJV).

God, the Holy Spirit SPOKE to them about choosing to depart from him and explained it would cause them to fall from the LOFTY position of GRACE. “… REMEMBER THEREFORE FROM WHENCE THOU ARE FALLEN …” (REVELATION 2:2 KJV).

Obviously, God, the HOLY SPIRIT sustains his commitment to the covenant relationship, but the BELIEVER willfully and freely CHOOSES to sustain his or her commitment as they please. “…Choose you this day whom ye will serve….” (Joshua 24:15 KJV).

In fact, God lovingly implores them to REMEMBER (think about) what they are doing. “…REMEMBER THEREFORE …” (REVELATION 2:2 KJV). Their decision will CAUSE them to FALL from the LOFTY position of GRACE. . “… FROM WHENCE THOU ARE FALLEN …” (REVELATION 2:2 KJV).

It was importance for them to remember just how far DOWN they will fall and turn back to HIM through repentance. “… REMEMBER THEREFORE FROM WHENCE …” (REVELATION 2:2 KJV). . “…THOU ARE FALLEN …” (REVELATION 2:2 KJV). “……repent…” (REVELATION 2:2 KJV). 

The consequence of willfully choosing to depart from God starts a process of FALLING from the LOFTY, honorable position of God’s GRACE. “…You have fallen away from God’s GRACE…” (Galatians 2:21 NLT).

God calls his people to REMEMBER where they have FALLEN from in order to repent and RETURN to the HIGHER position. . “… REMEMBER THEREFORE…repent and do the first works …” (REVELATION 2:2 KJV). “…you have no obligation to do what your sinful nature urges you to do ... through the power of the [holy] Spirit you put to death the deeds of your sinful nature…” (Romans 8:1-14 NLT).

“IF”  “…THOU ARE FALLEN …” (REVELATION 2:2 KJV). MOST LIKELY, “…. THOU HAST “LEFT” THY FIRST LOVE (god, the holy spirit)….” (REVELATION 2:4 KJV). “… REMEMBER THEREFORE FROM WHENCE THOU ARE FALLEN …” (REVELATION 2:2 KJV). “…repent and do the first works …” (Revelation 2:2 KJV). “…put to death the deeds of your sinful nature…” (Romans 8:1-14 NLT).

“…The flesh profits nothing…” (John 6:63 NASB). “…The sinful nature is ALWAYS hostile to God. It NEVER did, [from the beginning] obey (follow) God’s laws (Holy instructions), and it NEVER will. …” (Romans 8:1-14 NLT). “….They that are IN THE FLESH cannot please God...” (Romans 8:8 KJV). THEREFORE, “…..to be carnally minded [is] DEATH…” (Romans 8:6 KJV). “…Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the LUST OF THE FLESH…” (Galatians 5:16 KJV). “…For if ye live AFTER THE FLESH, ye shall die…” (Romans 8:13 KJV). “… REMEMBER THEREFORE FROM WHENCE THOU ARE FALLEN …” (REVELATION 2:2 KJV).

“… For it is impossible to bring back to repentance those who were once enlightened—those who have experienced the good things of heaven and shared in the Holy Spirit,  who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the power of the age to come— and who then turn away from God. …” (Hebrews 6:4-8 NLT).

.“…Thou hast [willfully and freely chosen to LEAVE] thy FIRST LOVE (God, the Holy Spirit). Remember, therefore, from whence thou art FALLEN, and repent and DO the first works…” (Revelation 2:5 KJV).

FALLING away from God, the Holy SPIRIT is a FALL away from the LOFTY position of his GRACE. “… I do not treat the GRACE of God as meaningless…” (Galatians 2:21 NLT). “…Apart from [Jesus], you can do nothing…” (John 15:5 NIV). “… he doeth the works…” (John 14:10 KJV).

CHOOSING to depend upon FLESH is choosing to depend upon the SINFUL NATURE. “…the flesh profits nothing…” (John 6:63 NASB). “…The sinful nature is ALWAYS hostile to God. It NEVER did, [from the beginning] obey (follow) God’s laws (instructions), and it NEVER will. …” (Romans 8:1-14 NLT). “….They that are IN THE FLESH cannot please God...” (Romans 8:8 KJV).

 “…Apart from [Jesus], you can do nothing…” (John 15:5 NIV). “… he doeth the works…” (John 14:10 KJV). “…the flesh profits nothing…” (John 6:63 NASB). “…The sinful nature is ALWAYS hostile to God. It NEVER did, [from the beginning] obey God’s laws (instructions), and it NEVER will. …” (Romans 8:1-14 NLT). “….They that are IN THE FLESH cannot please God...” (Romans 8:8 KJV).  

Depending upon your FLESH or your sinful nature produces POWERLESS Christlike behavior since it rejects dependency upon the indwelling POWER of the Holy Spirit. “… holding to a form of godliness, although they have denied its POWER; Avoid such men as these…” (2 Timothy 3:5 NASB). “… They will act religious, but they will reject the POWER that could make them godly. Stay away from people like that!” (2 Timothy 3:5 NLT). “…It is the SPIRIT who gives “LIFE”; the flesh profits nothing…” (John 6:63 NASB).

TRUE Christlikeness DEPENDS TOTALLY upon the empowering of the indwelling Holy Spirit. “…For it is God who worketh in you, both to will and to do of His good pleasure” (Philippians 2:13 KJV).  “…I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me…” (Philippians 4:13 KJV).

“…the flesh profits nothing…” (John 6:63 NASB). “…The sinful nature is ALWAYS hostile to God. It NEVER did, [from the beginning] obey God’s laws (Holy instructions), and it NEVER will. …” (Romans 8:1-14 NLT). “….They that are IN THE FLESH cannot please God...” (Romans 8:8 KJV).

God’s people choose to place their DEPENDENCE upon God’s indwelling Holy Spirit to SECURE their salvation, their eternal life, and their day by day walk of faith. “…Apart from Me (the indwelling Holy Spirit), you can do nothing…” (John 15:5 NIV).

“God … worketh in [his people], both to will and to do of His good pleasure” (Philippians 2:13 KJV). “…the Father that dwelleth in… [them], he doeth the works…” (John 14:10 KJV). “… I do not treat the GRACE of God as meaningless. For if keeping the law (through the effort of the flesh) could make us right with God, then there was no need for Christ to die…” (Galatians 2:21 NLT). “…the flesh profits nothing…” (John 6:63 NASB). “….They that are IN THE FLESH cannot please God...” (Romans 8:8 KJV).

“…Apart from Me (the EMPOWERMENT of indwelling Holy Spirit), you can do nothing…” (John 15:5 NIV). “…When the ground soaks up the falling rain and bears a good crop for the farmer, it has God’s blessing.  But if a field bears thorns and thistles, it is useless. The farmer will soon condemn that field and burn it…” (Hebrews 6:4-8 NLT).

The rain represents God’s SPIRIT and it falls upon the field which represents the heart of God’s people who soak up or depend upon his blessings. His FAVOR/GRACE puts them in the right position to receive the rain and they produce a harvest of God’s BLESSINGS!

Some of God’s people BELIEVE (depend upon the indwelling Holy Spirit) and RECEIVE/SOAK-UP. Others don’t BELIEVE (don’t depend upon the indwelling Holy Spirit) and DON’T RECEIVE/SOAK-UP. Whatever is NOT done by faith (dependence) is sin. “… whatsoever is not of faith (dependence upon God) is sin.…” (Romans 14:23 KJV).

SIN always separates YOU from God, the Holy Spirit and his acts of GRACE. “…It’s YOUR SINS  …[they] cut you off from God…” (Isaiah 59:2 NLT). “…Your INIQUITIES …[they] separated … you and your God…” (Isaiah 59:2 KJV). “…you have been cut off from Christ! You have fallen away from God’s GRACE…” (Galatians 2:21 NLT).

God, the Holy Spirit NEVER changes. “…I change NOT…” (Malachi 3:6 KJV). God, the Holy Spirit NEVER leaves you. “… “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you…” (Hebrews 13:5 NIV). God, the Holy Spirit will NEVER force you to STAY with HIM; you choose for  yourself. “Jesus saith…I am the way, the truth, and the life…” (John 14:6 KJV). “…Choose LIFE, …” (Deuteronomy 30:19 KJV). “…Choose YOU this day whom ye will serve….” (Joshua 24:15 KJV). “…It shall be done to you according to your faith (according to WHAT you choose to depend upon)…" (Matthew 9:29 NASB).

The same rain fell upon a field, which also represented the heart of God’s people who live independent of him. A lack of dependency upon God, the Holy Spirit put them in the WRONG position to soak-up or RECEIVE his FAVOR/GRACE. Thus, the field could not produce a harvest; only thorns and thistles and unfortunately, it became USELESS. “….Apart from [the indwelling Holy Spirit]… you can do nothing…” (John 15:5 NIV). “…if a field bears thorns and thistles, it is useless. The farmer will soon condemn that field and burn it…” (Hebrews 6:4-8 NLT).

God GRACE is CLEARLY upon those who depend upon HIS indwelling Holy Spirit, but those who choose to depend upon or follow the flesh have fallen away from that GRACE. They will NOT produce the blessings of God.  “…it is useless. The farmer will soon condemn that field and burn it…” (Hebrews 6:4-8 NLT).

The field that receives/soaks-up by depending upon God, the Holy Spirit it is empowered to produce a “good crop” or a harvest of BLESSINGS. “…When the ground soaks up the falling rain and bears a good crop for the farmer, it has God’s blessing…” (Hebrews 6:4-8 NLT). “God … worketh in [his people]…” (Philippians 2:13 KJV). “…the Father that dwelleth in… [them], he doeth the works…” (John 14:10 KJV). “… I do not treat the GRACE of God as meaningless. For if keeping the law (through the flesh) could make us right with God, then there was no need for Christ to die…” (Galatians 2:21 NLT).

The field that produces thorns and thistles represent the heart of God’s people who depend upon the empowerment of the flesh to do the work of God and it cuts them off from God’s GRACE. “…[They]… have been cut off from Christ! [They]… have fallen away from God’s GRACE…” (Galatians 2:21 NLT).

God’s GRACE works for HISHIS people that expect, through the empowerment of the Holy Spirit, that they will be BLESSED. They are AWARE of and depend upon the LOVE God expressed to them in his WORD. God has “….loved [them]...with an everlasting love….” (Jeremiah 31:3 KJV).

There is “… [No]….greater love…than this…” (John 15:13 KJV). “…This is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us…” (1 John 5:14 KJV). “…He has granted to [his people]… His precious and magnificent promises…” (2 Peter 1:4 NASB). “…As many as are the promises of God, in Him they are yes …also … Amen …” (2 Corinthians 1:20 NASB). “…Not one of the good promises which the Lord had made … failed; all came to pass…” (Joshua 21:45 NASB). God is “…watching over [his]… word to perform it…” (Jeremiah 1:12 NASB). “…So shall [his]… word be that goeth forth out of [his]… mouth: it shall not return unto [him]… void, but it shall accomplish that which [God]… please[s], and it shall prosper in the thing whereto [God]… sent it…” (Isaiah 55:11 KJV). “…The Father (the indwelling HOLY SPIRIT) that dwelleth in [YOU] he doeth the works…” (John 14:10 KJV). “…My grace is sufficient for you…” (2 Corinthians 12:9 NIV).  

God’s Grace does not work for HIS people that expect they will be BLESSED through their fleshy efforts. No “man should glory” or boast that they did ANYTHING to obtain salvation or his perpetual favors. “…BY GRACE have ye been saved through… FAITH; and that NOT OF YOURSELVES, it is the gift of God; NOT OF WORKS, that no man should glory…” (Ephesians 2:8-9 ASV).

Fleshy efforts will NOT produce the BLESSINGS expressed in God’s WORD. They are received ONLY by faith or dependence upon the indwelling Holy Spirit that DOES the WORK of displaying God’s power “IN” and “THROUGH” them. “…The …HOLY SPIRIT …is the SOURCE of [all blessings]. …it is …God who does the work IN and THROUGH all of us who are his. The HOLY SPIRIT DISPLAYS God’s power THROUGH each of us … (1 Corinthians 12:4-11 NLT).

Only by GRACE through faith or dependence upon his Holy Spirit can a person be SAVED, have ETERNAL LIFE, and be inspired to HOPE and EXPECT God’s BLESSINGS. “…BY GRACE have ye been saved through… FAITH (dependence upon)…” (Ephesians 2:8-9 ASV).

Living by GRACE produces God’s BLESSINGS and living apart from his GRACE produces NOTHING. “…My grace is sufficient for you…” (2 Corinthians 12:9 NIV).  “….Apart from [the indwelling Holy Spirit; an act of GRACE]…, you can do nothing…” (John 15:5 NIV).

The Church of Ephesus proves there are two types of lifestyles God’s people can choose to live. Both lifestyles involve work, labor, patient endurance, a strong dislike for evil, and an intolerance of hypocrites. However, one depends upon God, the Holy Spirit and the other does NOT. “….Apart from [the indwelling Holy Spirit; an act of GRACE]…, you can do nothing…” (John 15:5 NIV).

In addition, God LOVES his people and expresses that LOVE by ENCOURAGING them to REPENT by going BACK to the position of GRACE from which they have FALLEN. God is merciful. “…The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth…” (Exodus 34:6 KJV). “…Don't you see how wonderfully kind …God is with you? Does this mean nothing to you? Can't you see that his kindness is intended to turn you from your sin?” (Romans 2:4 NLT). “…He is being patient for YOUR SAKE. He does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants everyone to REPENT…” (2 Peter 3: 9 NLT).

He lovingly encourages the Church of Ephesus to COME BACK to the position of dependence upon HIS indwelling Holy Spirit so they can AGAIN become EMPOWERED to DO the first WORKS of GRACE. God, the Holy Spirit cares for his people. “...He careth for you.” (1 Peter 5:7 KJV). “…What is important [to God is his indwelling Holy Spirit of] Faith expressing [his LOVE by empowering his people to RECEIVE from his many acts of GRACE]…” (Galatians 5:6 NLT).

God is not pleased when his people choose a life of duty-bound, fleshly, dictatorship, or slavery type of service to HIM. He DIED that they might have life more abundantly. “…That they might have life … more abundantly…” (John 10:10 KJV). Depending upon God, the Holy Spirit is better than serving him in the FLESH. 

He wants the Church of Ephesus to CHOOSE to repent and do the first works of GRACE, which were from genuine devotion. “…Jeremiah, say to the people, ‘This is what the Lord says: “‘When people fall down, don’t they get up again? When they discover they’re on the wrong road, don’t they turn back? Then why do these people stay on their self-destructive path? Why do the people of Jerusalem refuse to turn back They cling tightly to their lies and will not turn around. I listen to their conversations and don’t hear a word of truth. Is anyone sorry for doing wrong? Does anyone say, “What a terrible thing I have done”? No! All are running down the path of sin as swiftly as a horse galloping into battle! Even the stork that flies across the sky knows the time of her migration, as do the turtledove, the swallow, and the crane. They all return at the proper time each year. But not my people! They do not know the Lord’s laws. “‘How can you say, “We are wise because we have the word of the Lord,” when your teachers have twisted it by writing lies? These wise teachers will fall into the trap of their own foolishness, for they have rejected the word of the Lord. Are they so wise after all? ...” (Jeremiah 8:20 NLT).

“…But my people would not listen to me. They kept doing whatever they wanted, following the stubborn desires of their evil hearts. They went backward instead of forward” (Jeremiah 7:24 NLT).

“But the people replied, “Don’t waste your breath. We will continue to live as we want to, stubbornly following our own evil desires” (JEREMIAH 18:12 NLT).

Eventually TIME passes and people WILL start to realize they have lost chance after chance to REPENT. “...The Lord said, My Spirit shall not always strive with man…” (Genesis 6:3 KJV). “…They DID NOT like to retain God in their knowledge, GOD GAVE THEM OVER to a reprobate mind…” (Romans 1:28 KJV). “… I will remove they candlestick out of his place…” (Revelation 2:5 KJV).

God is in control, but he is NOT controlling. You RETAIN the FREEDOM to CHOOSE. If you do NOT want to ABIDE in HIM; you are FREE to CHOOSE "NOT" to ABIDE.

However, HE REMAINS FAITHFUL TO YOU. THUS, if you are still breathing, you have a chance. GOD WAITS FOR YOUR RETURN! God “… is able TO DO exceeding abundantly ABOVE all that we ask or think…” (Ephesians 3:20 KJV). “…The things which are impossible with men are POSSIBLE with God…” (Luke 18:27 KJV).  “…I am the Lord, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?” (Jeremiah 32:27 KJV).  God is“... RICH IN MERCY…” (Ephesians 2:1-5 KJV). “…Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because HE DELIGHTETH IN MERCY…” (Micah 7:18 KJV).

God prefers for his people to CHOOSE a life of covenant devotion where his immutable LOVE for them forever EMPOWERS the bond and connection between them. “…love, which is the perfect BOND of unity...” (Colossians 3:14 NASB). “…He that is joined unto the Lord is ONE SPIRIT…”  (1 Corinthian 6:17 KJV).

He is FOREVER “BONDED” to you by his PLEDGE of SPIRITUAL LOVE, but YOU willfully and voluntarily CHOOSE to stay bonded with him. “…Choose you this day whom ye will serve….” (Joshua 24:15 KJV).

Falling away from God, the Holy Spirit and from HIS GRACE describes a believer who has chosen to reject the dependence upon the Holy Spirit. “…My people would not listen to me. They kept doing whatever they wanted…” (Jeremiah 7:24 NLT). “…They went backward instead of forward” (Jeremiah 7:24 NLT).

Choosing to reject the dependence upon GOD, the Holy Spirit is choosing NOT to accept the WORK of GRACE which was meant to be displayed “IN” and “THROUGH” believers. That work of GRACE “IS” the indwelling Holy Spirit. “…By the grace of God I am what I am…” (1 Corinthians 15:10 NIV). “…I WILL GIVE you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. …” (Ezekiel 36:26 NLT). “…It is God which worketh in you…” (Philippians 2:13 KJV).  “… [Therefore]… we all … are changed into the same image [of Christ] from glory to glory …” (2 Corinthians 3:18 KJV). “…By the GRACE of God I am what I am…” (1 Corinthians 15:10 NIV).

God is encouraging the believer to remember the ROLE GRACE plays in the joining, bonding, and uniting of the covenant relationship. “…by the GRACE of God I am what I am…” (1 Corinthians 15:10 NIV). . “…Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature…” (2 Corinthians 5:17 KJV).

When God, the Holy Spirit communicated to sinful man through his WORD; he drew him or her to himself by GRACE, through FAITH (dependence upon him). “…BY GRACE have ye been saved through… FAITH (dependence upon)…” (Ephesians 2:8-9 ASV).

All biblical evidence supports how God's GRACE sustains the believer throughout their entire lifetime of service to God and within the covenant relationship with Him. God says. “…My grace is sufficient for you…” (2 Corinthians 12:9 NIV).  “…NOT that we are sufficient OF OURSELVES to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God…” (2 Corinthians 3:5 KJV). “…I will supply all your NEED…” (John 12:32 KJV).

God’s LOVE fuels his acts of immutable GRACE forever. “…I am the Lord, I change NOT…” (Malachi 3:6 KJV).   His acts of GRACE are meant to reveal to his people all the things he has favorably and freely given to them in Christ Jesus. “… [God, through Christ]… freely give us all things?...” (Romans 8:32 KJV). ^“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever” (Hebrews 13:8 NIV).

God’s LOVE fuels his acts of GRACE. God’s acts of GRACE empower his people to RECEIVE all things necessary for life and godliness through his indwelling Holy Spirit. “…His DIVINE POWER hath given unto us ALL THINGS that pertain unto life and godliness…” (2 Peter 1:3 KJV). “…Therefore let no man glory in men (flesh). For all things are your's [in Christ]…” (1 Corinthians 3 KJV).

A believer’s life empowered by the sinful flesh will, in many ways, closely mirror those who are cursed. “…that which beareth thorns and briers is rejected, and is nigh unto cursing; whose end is to be burned…” (Hebrews 6:4-8 NASB).

A believer’s life empowered by GRACE demonstrates that God’s people recognize his BLESSINGS and FAVORS can’t be EARNED, DESERVED, or come through fleshly WORTH. “…BY GRACE … through… FAITH (dependence upon)…” (Ephesians 2:8-9 ASV).  “…by the GRACE of God I am what I am…” (1 Corinthians 15:10 NIV).

Thus, a believer’s life empowered by the sinful flesh demonstrates that God’s people have FORGOTTEN about the GRACE of God, the Holy Spirit. “… [YOU]… FORGOT all about ME,” says the Lord…” (Hosea 2:13 NLT). “…For years on end my people have FORGOTten ME…” (Jeremiah 2:32 NLT).  “…They ABANDONED the Lord… they turned their backs on him….” (2 Chronicles 29:6 NLT).

They are actually forfeiting God, the Holy Spirit’s FAVORABLY BLESSINGS. By NOT depending upon the indwelling Holy Spirit to do the WORK of GRACE “IN” and “THROUGH” them, they forfeit God’s BLESSINGS. “…Since it is through God’s kindness, then it is not by their good works. For in that case, God’s GRACE would not be what it really is—free and undeserved…” (Romans 11:5 NLT).

Any believer who does NOT depend upon the indwelling Holy Spirit is on the PATH of those who have LEFT God, have FORGOTTEN him, and have DEPARTED from his GRACE.

They are in the PROCESS of FALLING further and further AWAY by NOT depending upon his indwelling Holy Spirit over their flesh. “… REMEMBER THEREFORE FROM WHENCE THOU ARE FALLEN …” (REVELATION 2:2 KJV). “….Apart from [the indwelling Holy Spirit; a provision of GRACE]…you can do nothing…” (John 15:5 NIV).

Yet, some of you“…You have fallen away from God’s GRACE…” (Galatians 2:21 NLT). “… REMEMBER THEREFORE FROM WHENCE THOU ARE FALLEN …” (REVELATION 2:2 KJV).

“…the GRACE of God … bringeth salvation [and] hath appeared to all men…” (Titus 2:11 KJV).  “…the FREE gift…” (Romans 5:15 KJV). “….the [FREE]… gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord…” (Romans 6:23 KJV). “…BY GRACE have ye been saved …” (Ephesians 2:8-9 ASV). “…Since it is through God’s kindness, then it is not by their good works. For in that case, God’s GRACE would not be what it really is—free and undeserved…” (Romans 11:5 NLT). “…For God saved us and called us to live a holy life (a life set apart and FREED from SIN). He did this, not because we DESERVED it, but because that was his plan from before the beginning of time—to show us his GRACE through Christ Jesus…” (2 Timothy 1:9 NLT). “…A few of the people of Israel have remained faithful because of God’s GRACE—his UNDESERVED kindness in choosing them…” (Romans 11:4 NLT).

We can’t make it right with God without the BLESSING of his GRACE. “…For if you are trying to make yourselves right with God by keeping the law [through the flesh],  you have been cut off from Christ! You have fallen away from God’s GRACE…” (Galatians 2:21 NLT). “…God is able to make all GRACE abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things…” (2 Corinthians 8:9 KJV). “…where sin abounded, GRACE did much more abound…” (Romans 5:20 KJV).  “…My GRACE is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness...” (2 Corinthians 12:9 KJV). “..Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of GRACE, that we may obtain mercy, and find GRACE to help in time of need…” (Hebrews 4:16 KJV).

I DON’T DESERVE GOD’S GRACE. I DIDN’T EARN IT AND I AM NOT WORTHY OF IT. GRACE is an AMAZING GIFT FROM GOD. “…much more the GRACE of God, and the gift by GRACE, which is by one man, Jesus Christ, hath ABOUNDED unto many…” (Romans 5:15 KJV).  “…They which receive abundance of GRACE … shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ…” (Romans 5:17 KJV).

Therefore, “…be strong in the GRACE that is in Christ Jesus…” (2 Timothy 2:1 KJV). Keep “…singing with GRACE in your hearts to the Lord…” (Colossians 3:16 KJV).  And “…Let your speech [continue to]… be always [spoken] with GRACE…” (Colossian 4:6 KJV).

The BLESSING of GRACE is always a first response generously given BY God. “..Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of GRACE, that we may obtain mercy, and find GRACE to help in time of need…” (Hebrews 4:16 KJV).

THANK YOU GOD. ALL MY BLESSINGS ARE A RESULT OF: “...The GRACE GIVEN unto me…” (Romans 12:3 KJV). “…according to the GRACE that is GIVEN to us…” (Romans 12:6 KJV). “…Because of the GRACE that is GIVEN to me of God…” (Romans 15:15 KJV). “…According to the GRACE of God which is GIVEN unto me…” (1 Corinthians 3:10 KJV). “…I thank my God always on your behalf, for the GRACE of God which is GIVEN you by Jesus Christ...” (1 Corinthians 1:4 KJV). “…Every one of us is GIVEN GRACE according to the measure of the gift of Christ…” (Ephesians 4:7 KJV).

This is where I SHOUT!“…FREELY [I] HAVE RECEIVED [GOD’S AMAZING GRACE]...” (Matthew 10:8 KJV).

The BLESSING of GRACE is available 24/7. The bible says the BLESSING of GRACE (unmerited favor) is always WITH YOU. “…The GRACE of our Lord Jesus Christ BE WITH YOU. Amen…” (Romans 16:20 KJV). “…The GRACE of our Lord Jesus Christ BE WITH YOU ALL . Amen…” (Romans 16:24 KJV). “…The GRACE of our Lord Jesus Christ BE WITH YOU…” (1 Corinthians 16:23 KJV). “…The GRACE of our Lord Jesus Christ BE WITH YOU. Amen…” (1 Thessalonians 1:2 KJV). “…The GRACE of our Lord Jesus Christ BE WITH YOUR SPIRIT. Amen…” (Galatians 6:18 KJV). “…The GRACE of our Lord Jesus Christ BE WITH YOU ALL. Amen…” (Philippians 4:23 KJV). “…GRACE be with you. Amen…” (Colossians 4:18 KJV). “…The GRACE of our Lord Jesus Christ BE WITH YOU. Amen…” (1 Thessalonians 5:28 KJV). “…The GRACE of our Lord Jesus Christ BE WITH YOU ALL. Amen…” (2 Thessalonians 3:18 KJV). “…GRACE be with thee. Amen…” (1 Timothy 6:21 KJV). “…The GRACE of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen…” (Philemon 1:25 KJV). “…GRACE be with you all. Amen…” (Titus 3:15 KJV). “…GRACE be with you all. Amen…” (Hebrews 13:25 KJV). “…The GRACE of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen…” (Revelation 22:21 KJV). 

BECAUSE the BLESSING of GRACE (unmerited favor) is always WITH you and available for you, in spite of your many mistakes, You are what you are. I am what I am.“…by the GRACE of God I am what I am…” (1 Corinthians 15:10 NIV). “…by the GRACE of God [you are]…what [you are]…” (1 Corinthians 15:10 NIV).

“…The GRACE of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy [SPIRIT], BE WITH YOU ALL. Amen…” (2 Corinthians 13:14 KJV).

GOD, THE HOLY SPIRIT EMPOWERS YOU TO BECOME AND REMAIN “ONE SPIRIT” WITH HIM THROUGH GRACE!!!

IT IS YOUR CHOICE TO "ABIDE" 

IF YOU HAVE LEFT GOD, "REPENT!' HE IS WAITING WITH THE SAME LOVE, THE SAME HEARTFELT SPIRITUAL CONNECTION, AND MORE THAN ENOUGH GRACE!!