"After much debate had taken place, Peter got up and said to them, "My brothers, you are well aware that from early days God made his choice among you that through my mouth the Gentiles would hear the word of the gospel and believe. And God, who knows the heart, bore witness by granting them the holy Spirit just as he did us. He made no distinction between us and them, for by faith he purified their hearts." Acts 15:7-9
Can you place yourself within this scene? Can you picture Peter standing up in the assemble and speaking truth through the power of the Holy Spirit? The word that comes to mind for me when I place myself there is foundation. Peter had been tested many times and with stood those tests, God knows the heart. "And so I say to you, you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it." Matthew 16:18. Allowing the Holy Spirit to speak to us will reveal many things. He will purify the heart, He will reveal truth, He uncovers what He had intended not what has been twisted over the centuries. God's written word reveals many truths.
What is God saying to me: Timing, open your heart to Me and I will speak.
Dear Father, I am overwhelmed this morning with the picture of Your Immaculate Heart, I can see its beat as it pumps life into us. I thank You for a vivid imagination, for a chance to close my eyes and see beyond time. Father, it is Your words that speak truth to the heart, make crooked paths straight. Help each of us see where the evil one is trying to ensnare us and free us from his trap. I ask this in the mighty name of Jesus, Amen.
Mary, Mother of Divine Grace, pray for us.
Can you place yourself within this scene? Can you picture Peter standing up in the assemble and speaking truth through the power of the Holy Spirit? The word that comes to mind for me when I place myself there is foundation. Peter had been tested many times and with stood those tests, God knows the heart. "And so I say to you, you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it." Matthew 16:18. Allowing the Holy Spirit to speak to us will reveal many things. He will purify the heart, He will reveal truth, He uncovers what He had intended not what has been twisted over the centuries. God's written word reveals many truths.
What is God saying to me: Timing, open your heart to Me and I will speak.
Dear Father, I am overwhelmed this morning with the picture of Your Immaculate Heart, I can see its beat as it pumps life into us. I thank You for a vivid imagination, for a chance to close my eyes and see beyond time. Father, it is Your words that speak truth to the heart, make crooked paths straight. Help each of us see where the evil one is trying to ensnare us and free us from his trap. I ask this in the mighty name of Jesus, Amen.
Mary, Mother of Divine Grace, pray for us.
Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. 1 John 4:4b
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