You can truly do all things!

AMED 37.13

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This morning, did you drink some coffee or hot chocolate? Or perhaps you’re a tea lover like my wife, Muriel? If you want to make her happy, bring her a lovely, aromatic cup of tea around 4:00 p.m. She’ll be delighted…Today, I’d actually like to talk with you about tea, and more specifically the process that allows its leaves to release their aroma.

The apostle Paul declares in Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” (the Bible, NKJV)   

The Greek word for “strengthens” here literally means “to infuse with power.”

This idea of infusion makes me think of tea. We take water plain, colorless, odorless and heat it. Once it’s very hot, it’s ready for the tea. As the tea leaves diffuse, the water takes on color and a new flavor…and the tea is ready!

When you pray and seek God, your heart becomes receptive. Then the Holy Spirit can release the presence of Christ in you, and something starts to diffuse…His character, His color, and His life. He begins to influence, transform, your whole life, empowering you to do all things through Him.

To be honest, we often make the mistake of trying to do everything by ourselves.

However, Jesus said, “‘…without Me you can do nothing.’” (the Bible, John 15:5) Does this mean that we can do absolutely nothing without Him? No. It’s possible to do a multitude of things without Jesus. On the other hand, without Jesus, we can do nothing that bears good fruit, nothing that contributes to the transformation of our lives and the world around us.

Allow the Holy Spirit to come and “infuse” His life into yours. Create the conditions in your soul, your heart, and your thoughts that will allow Him to fill you with His strength. Spend time in the presence of God by reading the Bible, praying, and singing His praises.

If you let Him infuse His life within you, He will diffuse His life through you!

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3 Comments

  1. Jyoti on 13/12/2019 at 9:44 AM

    Yes, I need to sit with Him and prepare my heart, soul and mind for Him. I desire for Him to infuse in me His life and will.

    Good day Br. Eric.

  2. Kimberly Ann Wright on 13/12/2019 at 2:47 PM

    Hi Eric! Would you pray that our GOD to difuse me with his power Today? Thanks and be blessed! Kimberly Ann Wright.???????

  3. Franci Michael on 13/12/2019 at 9:10 PM

    I need God ‘s strength and courage and direction in my life. I have to make it on my own now with his help . He knows my circumstances. Thank you for your Prayers.

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