Awake Thou that Sleep - Does God's Word Have A Place in You? pt. 2

Topic of discussion is a continuation of "Awake Thou that Sleeps-Does God's Word Have A Place in You?" Ephesian 5, John 8:37-

Oftentimes we say we are Christians or Followers of Christ but God's Word has no place in our hearts. In other words the Power of God isn't manifested to overcome sin, self, the world and Satan. The bible tells us that we must receive (embrace) the engrafted (implanted) Word(doctrine of the Cross), which is able to save (to keep safe/sound and to rescue from danger) our souls (the seat of the feelings, desires, affections, aversions (our heart, soul etc.).

The purpose of receiving the Word or Truth as found in the Person of Christ and His atoning work at the Cross, is to change us into the very image of Christ. The Holy Spirit's job once we accept Christ as our Personal Savior, is to change our thinking/mindset/purposes...etc to that of the mind of God. Romans 12:1-3. This is how true transformation takes place, through a mind renewal.

Only the Truth of Christ that is revealed and accepted/obeyed can bring you true freedom. In John 8:30-37, we find some folks who said they believed Christ but they weren't willing to walk in obedience to His Word. He revealed their true condition or what was in their hearts and because His Word found no place in them...ie they weren't willing to admit what they were, and accept who He was, they were unable to follow Him all the way.

~Shonette