It was an unconscious thing, the deep receiving of this Truth, and the amazing, surprising side benefit of receiving the Joy. It probably happened over time, as I read and meditated upon and therefore subconsciously absorbed Scriptures that reinforced this truth.
I became indoctrinated with the Truth.
We need to allow the Holy Spirit to indoctrinate us with Truth.
We can only do that by spending time in His Word.
* From The Joy of Calvinism, by Greg Forster as reviewed by Joan Nienhuis.
** Now I'll get a sermon about this from my retired, Presbyterian minister-cousin, Rol, I'm sure!
2 comments:
Hi Ginny! I don't know anything so much about Calvinism, but I have to agree with you. Scripture says that the joy of the Lord is our strength, so it has to be much more than an emotion.
There's truth in that quote. And in the reminder to let Truth settle deeply into our souls. Thanks for this!
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