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That I May Know Him

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Paul writes in Philippians 3:10-11, "That I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, that by any means possible I may attain the resurrection from the dead." These verses reveal a progression in our walk with the Lord, a journey marked by transformative experiences and deepening faith. Knowing the Lord is a practical experience that encompasses several profound aspects: Credit:   Image by  PixelAnarchy  from  Pixabay The Power of His Resurrection The power of His resurrection is the saving power of God that brings us from death to life, turning the old into the new, and certifying us with the seal of redemption. This makes us partakers of the divine nature. Peter captures this beautifully in 2 Peter 1:3-4: "His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence. Through these He has given us His precious and ...

A Reflection from the Island of Patmos

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By the Island of Patmos, where the Apostle John once received divine revelations, I find myself surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of nature. This serene environment stirs something deep within me, a feeling that can only be described as pure love. It's a love so powerful that it sparkles through my heart, a love unquenchable by any multitude of waters, reminiscent of the love described in the Song of Solomon: "Many waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot sweep it away" (Song of Solomon 8:7, NIV). As I ponder this overwhelming sensation, I can't help but wonder, what do we call this? How can such profound emotion be explained or demystified? It's like a butterfly turning in my belly, an exciting and almost surreal feeling. My heart, oh my heart, you have been captured. The light of this love has shone on every corner of my being, making everything clearer than a crystal ball. The Apostle John also spoke of a divine light, saying, "The light shines in the ...