"So the church throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace and was being built up. And walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it multiplied."
What follows true conversion is the fruit of true conversion (James 2:18). One of these fruits in a Christian's life is our love for new converts.
When I reflect on the rejoicing that we should have when a person finds Christ, the first person I think of is Melissa.
I remember when, before we started on this path of ministering to others together, she told me about this woman that had come to Christ. She was so excited and joyful about this person's conversion that she called me at 2 am to tell me about what God was doing! And as tired as I was, in my heart, I rejoiced when Mel magnified God!
In light of Mel's experience, I would encourage others to not repress the delight we may have in a person's conversion.
Luke 15:7 says:
Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.
We aren't rejoicing alone. When we celebrate the conversion of an individual, we are joining the heavenly hosts in celebrating!True conversion produces:
1. A confession to proclaim.
2. A story to tell.
3. Strength to use.
4. Enemies to love.
5. A family to join.
6. Converts to embrace.
I hope these past 6 days have been a blessing to those that have read these posts. Grace and peace to you from our God the Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ.
1. A confession to proclaim.
2. A story to tell.
3. Strength to use.
4. Enemies to love.
5. A family to join.
6. Converts to embrace.
I hope these past 6 days have been a blessing to those that have read these posts. Grace and peace to you from our God the Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ.
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