Seeking a deeper devotion

‘The practice of godliness’ – Chapter 4 – a continuation of notes

‘a crucial characteristic of our growth in godly devotion, then, must be a balanced approach to all three of the essential elements of devotion: fear, love and desire’ (48)

Indeed we ought to show a complete dependence on the Holy Spirit of God to bring about such devotion.

‘Teach me your way, O LORD,
that I maywalk in your truth;
unite my heart to fear your name’

(Psalm. 86:11)

‘That according tothe riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may have strength tocomprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.’

(Ephesians. 3:16-19)

‘never in our desire for Him will we exhaust the revelation of HIs person to us’ (55)

Think on the fear of God – Revelation 4; Isaiah 6 & 40

Think on the love of God – Psalm 103; Isaiah 53; Romans 5:6-11; Ephesians 2:1-10; 2 Corinthians 5:14-21; 1 Timothy 1:15-16; 1 John 4:9-11