Romans 8:16 (NKJV) The Spirit Himself bears 
witness with our spirit that we are children of God, 
 

INTRODUCTION

The essence of worship is relationship. God 
doesnt want us to kneel grudgingly or to grovel at 
his feet in terror simply because he is 
all-powerful. That's why he has made us his children, 
coheirs with Christ - not simply his servants. He 
accepts our worship when it comes from a heart that 
knows and trusts his goodness and love. He has 
secured our forgiveness and given us eternal life, 
and he longs for a meaningful relationship with 
us. When we truly begin to grasp that and pursue 
a deeper connection with him, our worship 
becomes the heartfelt, outward flow of our love for 
him. [NIV Once A Day Bible] 

COMMENTARY PEARL

   When we come to Jesus, God Himself comes 
to live within us. We may not feel any 
different; we may be unaware of His presence; we may 
even doubt if anything has really happened to us. 
But it has. God now lives within us! He does 
this through His Holy Spirit. Although we can't 
see Him, He is that part of God who is working 
and active in our world. 
   Why does the Holy Spirit come to live 
within us? One reason is to assure us of our 
salvation. He came to help us discover God's will - to 
illuminate our minds and make us yearn for God. He 
takes spiritual truth and makes it understandable 
to us. The Holy Spirit also encourages and 
strengthens us in times of trouble. And He has come to 
change us from within, to make us more like 
Christ. 
   Don't try to live the Christian life in 
your own strength. Instead, turn to God in 
submission and faith, and trust His Holy Spirit to help 
you. 
   How does the Holy Spirit strengthen you? 
[Peace for Each Day by Billy Graham] 

LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY 

Romans 8:16 - The Tug of God's Love.

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2022/20220119-0817.html 

1 John 3:24 - Living in Union with Christ.

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2018/20181218-0937.html 

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2017/20170202-1035.html 

John 15:4, 5 - The Crucial and Vital 
Relationship With Christ. 

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2016/20160109-1614.html 

LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT

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