Dear Laz,

How nice to see you again! I agree with Pilgrim! Surprise! <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> I think it's important to keep a balance, but I object to thinking of us already at "the top of the ladder, beside Christ", as I think that sanctification is a process and we won't reach the "top" until glorification.
Of course, Jesus has already accomplished all for us, but we are "already, but not yet" with Him! Along that line of thinking, I would be afraid of sliding down the ladder and landing in a broken heap at the bottom! I'd rather start at the bottom and slowly move up!(It's where I belong anyway!) <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />

In His Hands,

Ruth

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