Under the Jewish tradition, only the high priest could go into the presence of God, and that only once a year. But in the new creation, every believer has the privilege of coming into the holy of holies (Heb. 10:19-25). ...VB049

We are seated spiritually in heaven, with Christ. We are no longer just earthlings; our citizenship is in heaven (Phil. 3:20). Jesus is the exalted Son of God, and we are exalted sons and daughters of God. ...VB048

Revelation occurs when the wisdom of God, which resides in our spirit, explodes across our conscious mind. Illumination occurs when the mind and the spirit agree. We knew it all the time in our spirit, and it finally dawned on our minds. ...VB047

Don’t let the devil tell you that your sins have been so bad that God no longer loves you or will not forgive you. You tell Satan that your sins are forgiven by the blood of Jesus, “according to the riches of His grace.” ...VB046

Understanding more of God’s Word always increases our capacity to handle more of His blessings. When we understand His grace, and realize God has already done all the work, all we need to do is receive His gift of grace. ...VB045

Hope is always future. Hope is seeing on the inside what you can’t see on the outside. It is using the imagination, to see things in your heart that you can’t see with your eyes. ...VB044

If prayer isn’t a priority in your life, you can start today by making the decision to pray more often. You might say, “But I don’t have time to pray.” You’re not that special. ...VB043

One of satan’s greatest weapons is discouragement, and he knows exactly when and how to use it. He will wait until you are dog tired, weak, and vulnerable to his lies. ...VB042

Living right is a good testimony, but it is the Word of God gets that people born again. Our actions and attitudes help to open people up to the Word of God. It’s like preparing the ground to receive the seed. ...VB041

Rejoicing is one of the traits of a person who has learned to believe. I have heard the definition of a Christian as: someone who is completely fearless, continually cheerful, and constantly in trouble. ...VB040