Those who have a heart to follow God’s lead must be diligent to keep themselves focused upon His grace.
Grace grows as you come before the throne of God and enter His presence. There you must absorb His love and attitude. You take on His character and compassion. He will impart to you His very heart to share with others.
It is in this new relationship of following Jesus that you keep yourself strong and secure. You will live by the strength of His deposits within your heart. They are deposits of His character that, when nurtured, become the fruit of the Spirit flowing out of your inner being.
Again to the Galatians, the Apostle Paul describes these expressions of the Spirit life: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control…” (Gal. 5:22-23 NAS).
The real question is, do we really want to follow Him? Do we honestly want His will? Will we turn from manipulating for what we want – to trusting Him and His ways?
Most would deny that they are going their own way. But precious few are actually being led by God in the paths of righteousness. Isaiah 53:6 says: “All of us like sheep have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; but the Lord has caused the iniquity of us all to fall on Him” (NAS).
Jesus has given you an entrance to the throne of grace to obtain all the strength and resources you need. Enter by faith and receive from Him. He reached out to pick you up if you have fallen from grace.
Excerpt permission granted by Dennis Burke Ministries
Since 1979, Dennis Burke has led multitudes of believers into the biblical principles of faith, healing, love, prosperity, and righteousness. Through the Insights: the Way to a New Life magazine, books, eBooks, CDs, and mp3 resources, Dennis has brought revelation knowledge on the truths of God's Word. He has taught Christians everywhere to know God more deeply and overcome the challenges life brings through faith in God's Word.
Dennis and his wife, Vikki, travel the globe throughout the year preaching and teaching in seminars, conventions and churches, sharing the Word of God and the keys to victorious Christian living. Together they are co-founders of Dennis Burke Ministries in Arlington, Texas. They have one married daughter, Jessica Shook.
In 2003, Dennis earned his Doctorate in Theology from Life Christian University, Tampa, Florida.