Trust in the Lord with all your heart.Proverbs 3:5 God is sovereign. Nothing can escape God’s knowledge or evade God’s power. God is in control working all things out for His glory and our good. Whether you are facing a simple difficulty or a significant disaster, do not get discouraged. The only way to face a crisis is by following…
I will follow you, Lord, but…Luke 9:61 If Jesus calls you to follow, you should not ponder your decision or pursue the advice of others. Make the immediate decision to pursue the path of righteousness. People who are convicted of their sin do not need to be convinced to follow faithfully. A desire to focus forward is an automatic reaction…
Let me first go…Luke 9:59 If you are called to follow Christ, there is nothing to do “first.” When Jesus calls us to follow, we do not get to negotiate the terms. We either make the decision for Christ or not. There is no middle ground; you are either following Jesus or following something else. The consequence of delay could…
Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. Ephesians 5:2 The validity of our witness is verified by what we value. When it comes to discipleship, ministry, and fellowship, Christ followers are either interested or invested. Interested Christians start drifting because they participate when it’s convenient. Invested Christians stay devoted because they see participation as crucial. How…
He brought me into a spacious place.Psalm 118:5 Once we function in faith (in Jesus) we follow in freedom. Confined people can find freedom in Christ. A confined person is anyone living with the bondage of sin. Jesus came to proclaim freedom for the captives and release prisoners from the darkness (Isaiah 61:1). Are you dependent on Christ today? Self-dependence…
He will guard you against the evil one.2 Thessalonians 3:3 It takes deliberate dedication to declare God’s glory. Are you willing to make the promise to pursue His purpose? The Holy Spirit helps us to stay committed to the calling of Jesus. The promise of a faithful follow cannot be a performance. Decide to eliminate distractions and live totally dependent…
Come, follow me.Matthew 4:18 Jesus was not calling the disciples to religious life. He was calling the disciples to a life of mission. Christians are not called into a building but sent into the biosphere. Simply, we must take the gospel everywhere that life exists. Mission is not something we initiate and then invite God to participate. Mission is what…