How do we react when our view of the world is shown to be false? One of my views was shaken recently and I went into shock. I see this same response in the disciples when Jesus explains – “The Son of Man is going to be betrayed into the hands of his enemies. He … Continue reading When treasures collapse
As we endure lockdown, consider what lies ahead- “Look! I am creating new heavens and a new earth, and no one will even think about the old ones anymore. Isaiah 65:17 The current crisis helps us see the value of moving on from our current realities to something far better. Be glad; rejoice forever in … Continue reading What lies ahead?
We live in a spiritual wasteland. The Lord desires to enter it and asks us to participate. “Clear the way through the wilderness for the Lord! Make a straight highway through the wasteland for our God! Isaiah 40:3 Our role is to clear a way through this wilderness and make a straight path for him. … Continue reading Message of a filled life
Curious that there is blessing in being apart and not having! Blessed is the one who does not… Blessing comes because we stand with God in integrity, and because we need that blessing to counter life’s temptations. walk in step with the wicked The wicked are those convinced they are right, and willing to manipulate … Continue reading The blessing of “NOT”
We discover Glory through seeing Jesus’ return to heaven. How the king rejoices in your strength, O Lord! … For you have … withheld nothing he requested. (Psalm 21:1-2NLT) Following his crucifixion, Jesus returns with joy at God’s victory. All has been done, not by superman Jesus but, in divine partnership with God. You have … Continue reading Sharing in Heavenly Glory
The last of three avenues that Jesus says lead to glory- Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honour the one who serves me. [John 12:26] When the Lord of the universe honours us, there is glory, like in the parable of the talents … Continue reading Glory in service
The second of three avenues that Jesus says bring glory is the road to eternal life. Anyone who loves their life will lose it, while anyone who hates their life in this world will keep it for eternal life. (John 12:25) This eternal life is our hope; the hope of a life of intimacy with … Continue reading Glory in eternal life
Fruitfulness is the first of three avenues Jesus says bring glory. He explains how- Very truly I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds. [John 12:24] What does fruitfulness look like? The fruitfulness Paul lifts … Continue reading Glory in fruitfulness
Jesus explains for us the way he sees glory; the glory of heaven – Jesus replied, ‘The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. [John 12:23] I notice that this glory differs from the glory he has just received as he entered Jerusalem. He points to three areas that he recognises … Continue reading Living for God’s glory
What is glory? How was Jesus glorified? One time was his entry into Jerusalem. The next day the great crowd that had come for the festival heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, ‘Hosanna!’ ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of … Continue reading Glory
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