Maintaining an Active Relationship With the Lord
Posted By on Thursday, February 09, 2017
For the next several days enjoy this powerful article by Dr. Wade E. Taylor
A “word” that is being quickened at this present time is, “Rise Up,” or, “Come Higher.” Wherever we are in our spiritual life experience, the Lord is challenging us to come higher.
“After these things I saw a door standing open in heaven. The first voice, which I had heard speaking to me like a trumpet, said, Come up here, and I will show you what must happen after this.” Revelation 4:1 International Standard Version
There are several terms that relate to a deeper walk in the Lord. One of these words is “overcomer.” An “overcomer” is one who “rises above” a situation, or a difficult circumstance, by dealing with it.
Our being an overcomer is not the result of something that we do; rather, it is what we have become through the experience of what we do. It is the unconditional commitment of our life to the Lord – the “heart attitude,” or motive of our spirit and soul.
We are to live in the Lord’s presence, as being totally dependent upon Him, as a “branch” depending upon the “vine,” to which it is vitally attached.
The world recognizes our need for increased energy, and advertises all kinds of things to give us that energy. Our spiritual energy also needs to be increased, but this “energy” must come from above. Jesus said:
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