Walking Like Jesus
Jesus seems to have an unhurried pace. That is to say, he always seems to have time to stop for people, even when doing so was annoying to those around him.
Jesus seems to have an unhurried pace. That is to say, he always seems to have time to stop for people, even when doing so was annoying to those around him.
People make disciples. That was the charge given to us by Jesus. And disciples aren’t made at a distance.
It’s not just unwise to be without a church; it’s dangerous. And the reason it’s dangerous is because we aren’t strong enough to go at life with Christ on our own.
When we become our own chief advocate, we are once again taking the place of God. Because advocating for us is actually not our job; it’s Jesus’s job.
There are so many things that seem to beg for our resources. So what kind of mindset must we have if we are to not only be generous, but joyfully generous?
God wants to be in a relationship with his people that’s not marked by fear but love. Not apprehension, but an appreciation of his great grace and compassion.
Our faith is what forms the grid by which we understand and process reality. It is our main operating system; the means by which we approach everything else.
The word “refresh” here literally refers to water. When we are willing to water others with kindness, compassion, or a listening ear, we find ourselves watered.
Perhaps one of the reasons why the gospel ceases to be such good news is because our hearts haven’t been shaken up in a while.
He is the God who moves the hearts of kings and causes the seasons to change, and he is the Father who provides our daily bread, whatever form that takes.