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Saturday, April 19, 2008
Acts 13:44-52, Psalm 98, John 14:7-14
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ABBA-POWER
"I solemnly assure you, the man who has faith in Me will do the works I
do, and greater far than these." —John 14:12
The Lord promises us that we will do far greater works than He did (Jn
14:12). We know of Jesus raising people from the dead, healing countless
sick people, driving out legions of demons, walking on water, multiplying
the loaves and fish, transforming the most hardened hearts, etc. How can
we do these things? How can we surpass these works?
The answer Jesus gave to these questions is: "Because I go to the Father"
(Jn 14:12). Because of Jesus' relationship with the Father and because of
our relationship with the Father through Him, we can do far greater works
than Jesus did. When Jesus went to the Father, They sent the Holy Spirit
to cry out in our hearts "Abba," "Father" (Gal 4:6; Rm 8:15). When by the
Holy Spirit we are secure in our Father's love, by faith we can move
mountains (Mt 17:20) that Jesus never moved during His public ministry. We
can bring down the strongholds that have been raised up in opposition to
Christ (2 Cor 10:4). We can lead hundreds and thousands into His kingdom.
However, only those secure in the Father's love believe this and do it.
Cry out "Abba," do far greater works than Jesus did, and change the world.
Prayer: Abba...
Promise: "The disciples could not but be filled with joy and the Holy
Spirit." —Acts 13:52
Praise: Sometimes when especially weary and broken, Marta spiritually
climbs into the lap of her Heavenly Father and is renewed by His presence.
(For a related teaching, order our tape "Baptism in the Holy Spirit "on
audio AV 43-1 or video V-43.)
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†Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of
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