The Scripture makes it very clear that as we focus on purity we experience power from above. Paul stressed this in his final letter to his understudy Timothy. “Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter [i.e., “iniquity”], he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work” (2Ti 2:21). How? The process is simple: God the Father works through the Son. The Son works through the Holy Spirit. The Spirit works through the Word. The Word works through the believer. The believer works through living faith.
Gene Cunningham - October 9, 2010
Time To Endure 8
Jam 1:12 "Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him". Rom 15:1 Those of us who are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak. "Blessed be God our Father" calls us to praise God (2Co 1:3-7, 1Pe 1:3). Why does God let us get into trials? To receive His comfort then to comfort . What do we need to do when we find ourselves in suffering? 1) know Him; draw near to Him; 2) comfort someone else (1Pe 2:5-9); 3) expect equivalence — the greater the test the greater the comfort; 4) build your ministry on that comfort to others. Paul suffered but endured (2Co 11:24-33, 2Co 12:1-9).
Scripture References: Romans 15:1, James 1:12
From Series: "Time to Endure - Uniontown PA 2010"
Everyone has need of endurance (Jam 5:11). This series was taught at Abundant Life Church in Uniontown PA in October 2010. Gene presented the following: (1) The 'call' to endure; (2) Endurance Defined; (3) The Source and Supply; (4) The School of Endurance; (5) The Blessed Fruit of Endurance; (6) The Reward of Endurance; (7) Timeless Testimony of Endurance.