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THE TRUE BELIEVER Poem Devotional

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February 5________________________________________
You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings. And you will know the truth and the truth will set you free. John 8:31-32 (NLT)
THE TRUE BELIEVER
A poem and essay by ILMA
A true believer is someone who abides in Christ
He serves only one true God and he lives in the light
He is hungry to know Jesus and follow his ways
He reveres the Lord and is not easily tempted or swayed.
A true disciple remains faithful to Christ’s teachings
He never doubts or waivers; he focuses on praising
He seeks the truth so he is never corrupted by the world
He is wise because he constantly feed on God’s word.
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Christianity is ranked the largest religion in the world today. According to the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life, in 2010 there were 2.18 billion Christians around the world, nearly a third of the global population. How much of these Christian population are true believers?
I have been a believer for five decades, but I couldn’t claim I was a true disciple during these years. I came from a religion that didn’t really instill a hunger for God’s word. It taught me to just follow rules. God set me free and showed me what a true believer is. The bible says that if you remain faithful to the truth and his teachings, then you are a true disciple.
PRAYER
Lord, give me a heart that will seek you and serve you only.
REFLECTION
How can one be a true disciple in this corrupted world?
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For more testimonials about God’s word, please go to YouTube and type ILMA’s poem devotional or go to www.ilmaarts.com posts. To receive emails of my poem devotionals, email me at ILMA.ARTS.STUDIO@gmail.com

DISCIPLES PRODUCE MUCH FRUIT Poem Devotional

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January 7
When you produce much fruit, you are my disciples. This brings great glory to my father. – John 15:8 (NLT)
DISCIPLES PRODUCE MUCH FRUIT
A poem and essay by ILMA
What fruits of the Spirit have you been bearing?
Is it love, joy, peace, or kindness the Lord has given?
Are you still struggling with self-control or gentleness?
Are you responding devotedly to God’s faithfulness?
When you produce much fruit, you are his disciples
You have authority over sin and the tactics of the devil
These fruits bring great glory to the heavenly Father
Bless those around you especially your sisters and brothers.
The term “disciple” means a pupil, an apprentice or a student. How can you distinguish a mere follower from a disciple? According to the bible, a true disciple of Jesus produces much fruit. In Galatians, we are told about what the fruits of the Holy Spirit is: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Anyone can follow Jesus but not all are disciples. The bible gives us a gauge or measure of the true believer of Christ. They exhibit the fruits of the Spirit in their lives. They truly obey and apply what they have heard. They are doers and not just hearers of the word of God. They honor God and give him glory by aligning their lives to God’s and following his instructions.
PRAYER
Lord, thank you for all the fruits of the Spirit.
REFLECTION
How can we be a true disciple?
For more testimonials about God’s word, please go to YouTube and type ILMA’s Poem Devotionals, or go to www.ilmaarts.com or to receive emails of the poem devotionals, email me at ILMA.ARTS.STUDIO@gmail.com