I’ve updated this post. It was first was published on November 18th, 2018. Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on […]
Tag: Obedience
I can't hear!
Do I not hear because I’ve learned to filter the voice of my Savior like my wife says I do to her. Yikes!
Small Things
Our lives consist of small things, fleeting moments, activities that barely qualify as actions or events. Yet it is in the tapestry woven by all of these that display our character; our commitment to Jesus.
Just a Glance
God knows that when we start our walk with Him we will still be distracted by worldly “winds.” Because God knows us, He allows us to experience failure and the Holy Spirit’s conviction when we glance away from Jesus.
Window of Opportunity
Obedience has a lot to do with timing. We have “windows of opportunity” to act on God’s direction. Acting too soon or late has the same effect; you will not be blessed.
The law of discipleship
First, let’s look at this primary law of discipleship from Jesus: Luke 9:23-24, Then he [Jesus]said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will save it.
Leviticus 24:2 Burning continually
“Command the Israelites to bring you clear oil of pressed olives for the light so that the lamps may be kept burning continually…” Leviticus 24:2 “Continually” is very important in our walk with God. It’s unthinkable that Jesus would be double-minded or only occasionally holy. What hope would we have if Jesus “usually” saved, but […]
