By Myself I have sworn, says the Lord, because you have done this thing…I will bless you… GENESIS 22:16-17 God is seeking obedience out of complete trust. Trusting God’s heart leads to obedience of His will in my life. Much like Abraham, I must follow where He Leads even though I may not know where that is leading. It’s not about knowing the outcome but … Continue reading Trust and Obey
Paraphrase: “Just remember that whatever you’re doing, thinking or saying is reflecting on you and God; so live in a way that will glorify God and not detract from His glory. Jesus is worthy of glory so give thanks for being able to represent Him!” Principles: Sometimes it’s not something specific God wants me to do but just doing the ordinary unto to Him. Don’t … Continue reading Colossians 3:17
I must decrease, He must increase. John 3:30 God is the only One anyone should be completely dependent upon.always be pointing others to Him. If we are not careful we can supplant God in other’s lives by trying to meet needs that aren’t ours to meet. When others look to us before God there is a problem. When others look to us instead of God … Continue reading The Discipline Of Decreasing
“If anyone says anything to you, you shall say, ‘The Lord needs them,’ and he will send them at once.”” Matthew 21:3 ESV https://www.bible.com/59/mat.21.3.esv How tightly are you holding onto what you have? It’s possible to go through life obtaining everything we think is valuable and then when Jesus asks for it, we are unwilling to let it go. We’ve forgotten that everything we own … Continue reading Hold On Loosely
When the sun was going down, a deep sleep fell upon Abram; and behold, horror and great darkness fell upon him. GENESIS 15:12 There are times when darkness will fall… especially after a period of great joy. Depression can come in because nothing but God can give us a perpetual high. However we are not able to handle that kind of experience 100% of the … Continue reading God Our Sufficiency
“But Martha was distracted with much serving. And she went up to him and said, “Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me.”” Luke 10:40 ESV https://www.bible.com/59/luk.10.40.esv The story of Mary and Martha is one where Martha is often vilified. However, Martha started out correctly by inviting Jesus and the disciples to her … Continue reading Serving Questions And Comments Part 1
But when God, who set me apart from my mother’s womb and called me by his grace, was pleased to reveal his Son in me so that I might preach him among the Gentiles, my immediate response was not to consult any human being. Galatians 1:13-15 God has a plan and purpose for us from the moment we are conceived. This calling is not based on our … Continue reading Created For A Call
