1st John 3:24. “And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us.” HE ABIDETH IN US. It happened quickly although I did not know, New life was given and a new nature too. Instead of living life in a vain empty show, Another came to live in me I never knew.
He made personal things different so uncharacteristic That I found what I hadn’t liked, now those I love. The things I had loved now seemed foolish and simplistic – And my love for the Savior I now wanted to prove.
An intimate union was formed when He came to abide in me; I didn’t understand what Spirit-sealing meant at that time. It was a natural reaction that from my heart I wanted to please; The One who died for me, my allegiance had claimed.
There was that specific time when I knew new life I had, The Spirit who convicted and saved me now abides within. Sealed by the Spirit I have been given peace that gladdens – And the assurance of His presence gives power over sin.
“Holy God, for the Holy Spirit within who guides, teaches, corrects and leads me, I give Thee thanks. For the consciousness of His abiding presence, I give Thee thanks. For the awareness of dangers and false people who claim to be Christians, I give Thee thanks. I am so thankful for His abiding presence. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”