Doubt

a WORD from God's Book (photo: Maui) _______________________________________________________________________________ [ The Reality, Not the Illusion ] My purpose in writing is simply this: that you who believe in God's Son will know beyond the shadow of a doubt that you have eternal life, the reality and not the illusion. And how bold and free we then become in his presence, freely asking according to his will, sure that he's listening. And if we're confident that he's listening, we know that what we've asked for is as good as ours. God means what he says. What he says goes. His powerful Word is sharp as a surgeon's scalpel, cutting through everything, whether doubt or defense, laying us open to listen and obey.Nothing and no one is impervious to God's Word. We can't get away from it—no matter what. … When we see that you're just as willing to endure the hard times as to enjoy the good times, we know you're going to make it, no doubt about it. … There has never been the slightest doubt in my mind that the God who started this great work in you would keep at it and bring it to a flourishing finish on the very day Christ Jesus appears. But Jesus was matter-of-fact: "Yes—and if you embrace this kingdom life and don't doubt God, you'll not only do minor feats like I did to the fig tree, but also triumph over huge obstacles. 1 John 5:13 Hebrews 4:12 2 Corinthians 1:6 Philippians 1:3 Matthew 21:21 When you encourage someone, both of your loads will be lighter. LIFEgroups - together experiencing God! Glenn - 368 Mission Hill Way, Colorado Springs CO 80921