Those who are truly His hear His voice and respond positively to His loving call, even if it means hurt, loss, or ridicule.
This new heavenly birth is the catalyst behind the transformation in character found in those who are true believers in Jesus. Our physical nature still exists but our thoughts, decisions, and affections are now enabled to desire heavenly things while the natural desires of the former nature are set to fade away.
The Apostle Paul was quick to identify his life and those with whom he traveled, in the sharing of the gospel, with the “sufferings of Christ.
A principle to remember is that saying yes to His directive will always result in advancing the gospel message and a resulting blessing on those to whom God directs it.
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