"MUCH MORE then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him", Romans 5:9. KJV
"For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, MUCH MORE, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life", Romans 5:10. KJV
"For if through the offense of one many are dead, MUCH MORE the grace of God, and the gift by grace, which is by one man, Jesus Christ, hath abounded unto many", Romans 5:15. KJV
"For if by one man's offense death reigned by one, MUCH MORE they who receive abundance of grace and the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ", Romans 5:17. KJV
God has been impressing these verses in Romans on my heart lately, especially the MUCH MORE phrases. I think God wants me to live with MUCH MORE than I have been living with. But MUCH MORE what?
MUCH MORE grace, MUCH MORE of God's love, MUCH MORE peace of mind, MUCH MORE self acceptance, MUCH MORE love for others, MUCH MORE freedom from depression, MUCH MORE energy for life, MUCH MORE of an intinate relationship with Him, MUCH MORE of the Holy Spirit's power.
I want all this abundance in my life. I'm tired of living from lack. But how do I get MUCH MORE? I think the only way is by spending MUCH MORE time getting to know Jesus Christ and by loving Him MUCH MORE. And by accepting these free gifts He has already given me.
One time, I was exercising when we had the treadmill, for some reasons, everytime I closed my eyes and then opened them, it was being directed to an image of the cross I had on the wall.
ReplyDeleteThe thought of the cross being like the "plus" sign (+) uttered the truth into my heart and mind, of how our lives with Jesus becomes a "plus"...Out of brokenness, we are transformed into that "much more" we can't even imagine...
Thank you for reminding me again about this...God bless you sister.
MUCH MORE is what I truly have to depend on Him for! His comfort, His promises to see me through any difficulty. Perfect timing post Peggy. Blessings to you.
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