To me, Faith has it's most powerful expression when focused in Christ. Seeking Him. Making Friends with Him. Counseling with Him. Trusting in Him.
Having that "moment to moment" "life in Christ" experience is something everyone should have. It is possible. I have it ... and I am probably one of the weakest most pathetic mortals around. Meaning, without Him, I am nothing. With Him, I am everything.
This experience with Him gives me hope in a glorious resurrection. I don't have to worry about my efforts being "good enough" -- because I am not doing those things to earn "brownie points" for something that I cannot deserve or earn anyway. My own efforts will never be enough, no matter how perfect my obedience. Only His grace makes my obedience efficacious.
One I have Hope in Christ....I begin to experience actual Charity. Charity and personal revelation are bound together. Since only God knows someone's needs, we cannot have His Love seperate and apart from having Him reveal the needs of others unto us!
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