The way of discipleship is a path of following Jesus through the influence of others who are following Jesus. Paul wrote, “Follow my example as I follow the example of Christ” (1 Corinthians 11:1) Some have said, “The Scriptures were incomplete, this as a stop gap measure.” Yet Jesus elevated example- He appointed twelve that … Continue reading Power of example
There are people who have power through words. They puff up their claims of what they will do to gain a following. Depending on our position we love them or hate them. Why do you boast of evil, you mighty man? Why do you boast all day long, you who are a disgrace in the … Continue reading To whom do we align?
God’s word is refined in me till it is proven flawless. And the words of the Lord are flawless, like silver refined in a furnace of clay, purified seven times. Psalm 12:6NIV In the Bible clay pots can symbolise people while silver and gold can symbolise that which God works into our hearts as we … Continue reading Refined understanding of Scripture
How do we move from a trained righteousness to truly live … … a life worthy of the calling you have received. [Ephesians 4:1NIV] Paul points to attitudes, actions and a spiritual dimension … Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit … Continue reading Live Free
Why is it that the godly seem to struggle in life while the wicked get it easy? This is a constant refrain of the psalms Rise up, Judge of the earth; pay back to the proud what they deserve. How long, … will the wicked be jubilant? (Psalm 94:2-3NIV) The wicked seem to successfully use … Continue reading Life on the edge
When we feel far from God, restoring intimacy seems doomed to failure. We feel like prisoners, devoid of life. Sometimes the Lord has brought us to this place! When I speak to the rivers and say, ‘Dry up!’ they will be dry. (Isaiah44:27-NLT) The Lord does this with an intention of restoration. … I say to … Continue reading Return to intimacy
Becoming a living sacrifice does not come easily. Self does not go to the cross willingly. Living sacrifices are those who have surrendered their all to Jesus and received from him the life of God. We prefer to sacrifice almost anything else. Esau in great anger comes with a force of 400 to destroy Jacob. … Continue reading Becoming a living sacrifice
We desire to see the Lord’s fame go to the world, to see God yield His harvest. Then the land will yield its harvest, and God, our God, will bless us. God will bless us, and all the ends of the earth will fear him. (Psalm67:6-7) This skips to the end of a process. It … Continue reading Overflowing grace
What does it mean for a loved child of God to wear ‘the mantle of shame’? (Ps89:45) We live in a world that beats down our identity and threatens us. In our insecurity we accuse the world of doing this, but the Psalmist points to the Lord– ‘YOU have broken through all his walls and … Continue reading Mantle of shame
8 Praise our God, all peoples, … 13 You brought us to a place of abundance. These verses of Psalm 66 begin and end with something we desire: To overflow with praise at God’s abundance. The road to abundance however, runs through fires of refining. 11 You brought us into prison and laid burdens on … Continue reading Price of abundance
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