When Jesus takes away the crutches!

“But the anointing which you have received from Him abides in you, and you do not need that anyone teach you” 1 John 2:27

As a new believer, God provides support through mature leaders, friends, and church activities.

The initial purpose of God is to strengthen your faith and help you understand fundamental spiritual truths. The end goal is to bring you into a oneness with Jesus without the need for the crutches. 

God will gradually take away the crutches because He desires a one on one relationship with you. And, He wants you to be totally dependent and confident in Him. 

At times, you will feel isolation from the Body of Christ as God wants you to face Him for your every need.

This is in no way to demean the purpose of a church. The church is designed to prepare and equip you to walk with God. 

The purpose of God is to send believers out into the world to be a powerful witness for Jesus and draw unbelievers into a relationship with Him. 

Each day we have to look into the face of Jesus. He convicts you of sin, points out all your frailties and short comings and teaches you His values. This intense examination by God is to prepare you to be a powerful light touching those living in darkness.

As a Christ follower you are sealed with the glory of God through the Holy Spirit. 

The glory of God saves lives. This powerful light penetrates the heart and soul. 

The glory of God comes to believers who have sacrificed their life for Jesus and have been crucified into His death. It is a move of the Spirit in the life of a believer.

God will manifest His glory through you to draw people to Jesus. Moses face was illuminated with the glory of God after coming down from Mount Sinai.

The glory of God is not for your personal pleasure or to be kept to yourself. 

The glory of God defines His character. 

God is driven by unconditional love to save souls. He is holy and without sin, He is all powerful and He is everlasting. 

The glory of God is a precursor of Heaven.

God gives believers glimpses of His glory to reaffirm and strengthen your faith in His promises.

The glory of God changes lives!