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GIVER OF ETERNAL LIFE Poem Devotional

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October 3
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The Spirit alone gives eternal life. Human effort accomplishes nothing. And that very words I have spoken to you are spirit and life. -John 6:63(NLT)
GIVER OF ETERNAL LIFE
A poem and essay by ILMA
Do you give much focus on human effort?
Do you pay more attention to God’s word?
Do achievements make you feel worthy?
The Spirit alone gives life and bring forth victory.
Human accomplishments are meaningless
The Spirit knows and aims always what’s best
Do not grieve the Spirit of God by deception
He alone leads you to you own redemption.
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Do you believe every truth the word of God says? During the forty days of fasting of Jesus, the devil tempted him to turn the stones into bread. He replied to the devil that man does not live by bread alone but by the word that comes from the mouth of God (Matthew 4:4). Some believers do not totally believe all that comes from Scripture. I know someone who conveniently twist and take truth out of context to suit his comfort level. Some people like to change words that feels harsh or hard to face. They fix the word to make it easier for them.
The bible says that the Spirit alone gives eternal life. He alone also reveals truth and leads us to life everlasting. No human effort will be a passport to eternity. Only the Spirit of God grants it.
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PRAYER
Lord, give me wisdom to hear the Spirit’s convictions.
REFLECTION
Why does it grieve God’s spirit when you boast about your own efforts?
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

WHO WILL HAVE ETERNAL LIFE Poem Devotional

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And anyone who believes in God’s Son has eternal life. Anyone who doesn’t obey the Son will never experience eternal life but remains under God’s angry judgment.
–John 3:36(NLT)
WHO WILL HAVE ETERNAL LIFE?
A poem and essay by ILMA
Who can ever grant you eternity?
Whose kingdom is infinity?
If you believe in God’s promises
You will be granted his righteousness.
Anyone who doesn’t obey the Lord
They will find it hard to give him laud
They will never experience eternal life
They will remain angry and without life.
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There were so many talks about “death” and “eternal life” when I was in college. One of my professors challenged me with researching about this topic. I read as much book as I can to expound on this very interesting matter. Even as a child, I was never scared of death. I was the only one in our family who can look at the coffin when we attend a wake or funeral. Somehow, deep inside me, I knew they are in a better place. I always thought that they can now see Jesus. But what is the pre-requisite to have eternal life?
The bible tells us that the key to eternal life is to believe in God’s Son, Jesus. If we don’t, we will remain under God’s angry judgment. It’s almost like turning our backs or not accepting a gift God has given us, the gift of freedom from sin.
PRAYER
Grant me a place in heaven beside you Lord.
REFLECTION
Why do you think God judges those who don’t believe?
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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

THE WAY TO ETERNAL LIFE Poem Devotional

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Sept 12                                                                       The Power of God’s Word
And this is the way to have eternal life-to know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, the one you sent to earth. –John 17:3 (NLT)
THE WAY TO ETERNAL LIFE
A poem and essay by ILMA
Our lives here earth are not everlasting
They are fleeting and there’s no point in clinging
Are you preoccupied with worldly matters?
Do you heed God’s call to help your sisters and brothers?
The way to eternal life is to know Christ
If you seek him you will have insight
Believe and follow the only one true God
You are guaranteed a place in heaven up above.
Many people believe different concepts about life and death and after life. Sadly, even some Christians find it hard to believe in eternal life. Knowing one thing does not necessarily mean that you believe it. Sometimes, our head gets in the way of faith. Our limited minds tell us that we need to be convinced first by seeing or experiencing before we get persuaded to trust that God gives everlasting life.
The bible tells us that the way to have eternal life is to know God and Jesus Christ. Even Jesus’ disciples didn’t quite comprehend the concept of eternal life while Jesus was still among them despite the many miracles they witnessed. Jesus wants us to know him to have endless life.
PRAYER