[Discoveries] 04-28-08 Our one power -- Revelation 3:20

[Inspiration in Your Inbox]

*Today's survey question*
I want to thank all of you for the excellent input you have given me on 
the topic of God-given dreams. I may come back to more survey questions 
later, but for now, this will be the last one. I have had many dreams 
over the course of my life -- some God-given and some coming from who 
knows where. Among them: I want to buy an airplane for my missionary 
friends the Stendals. I want to help churches better unleash the 
potential of the people of God. I want to start a political movement I 
call "give the power back to the people." I want to take my family on a 
real vacation to build memories and give my children enriching 
experiences. And the list goes on. My dreams have changed over the 
years, and my biggest regret is that I didn't take steps to get the 
mentoring that would have helped me go further with these dreams. 
Anyway, here's my question: Can you tell me the story of your dreams -- 
what they are, where you're at with them, what excites you most about them?

You may reply to answer, or visit http://www.empowergood.com/survey/8.html



/*If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in ... -- 
Revelation 3:20*/

We human beings really have only one power: to say "yes" or "no" to God. 
If we are righteous, why are we righteous? Not because we did righteous 
things, but because we said "yes" to God. If we are unrighteous, look 
around inside. Somewhere we closed the door in God's face. Somewhere we 
said "no."

We like to use Revelation 3:20 as a salvation verse. Open the door of 
your heart and let Jesus in. But it is also a Christian life verse. Once 
Jesus comes in the front door, He starts knocking at the other doors 
inside our hearts. There are many closets in our hearts that Jesus wants 
to clean out. Either we say "yes" or we say "no."

It's very important to understand that we don't clean out the closet 
first and then open the door. Many sad and discouraged people are trying 
to do this. We can't do this. We don't have the power to do this. All we 
have the power to do is to say "yes" or "no" to God.

This is bad news for the self righteous, but it is wonderful news for 
the desperate among us who realize that we have no hope unless God comes 
in and cleans us up. And that is exactly what He will do, one "yes" at a 
time.

Be encouraged!
Dwight

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