Francois Fenelon said, “My God, I wish to give myself to thee. Give me the courage to do so.” Isn’t this so true. How often do we wish to “give ourselves to God” but then find ourselves back in the same place days, weeks, or months down the road desiring the same thing. I think [...]
Archive for November, 2008
True Courage: “Giving self to God”
Posted: November 29, 2008 in discipleship, Faith, graceTags: courage, crossroads, discipleship, jesus, journey from head to heart
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My devotional leaped out at me today from this reading in Luke 19 as Jesus enters into Jerusalem. I’ve never thought of discipleship through the lens of this donkey until this morning. This good for nothing, low life jackass carries in the King of Kings to Jerusalem; its a less then impressive sight. Couldn’t God [...]
Devoted Prayer: “An alert mind and thankful heart”
Posted: November 18, 2008 in discipleship, leadershipColossians 4:2 SàDevote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart. HàAs Paul is urging the church of Collosa to pray he offers two dynamics of this devotion to praying. To pray with an alert mind and a thankful heart is to pray with devotion. These two qualities come together to [...]
The “salvation of the world” is top priority for followers of Jesus.
Posted: November 17, 2008 in discipleship, FaithMatthew 25:13 SàSo you, too, must keep watch! For you do not know the day or the hour of my return. HàJesus tells this story about the kingdom of heaven. Its in the same discussion of Jesus speaking of the future along with a discussion about caring for the least of these that flows [...]
I Peter 1:7a SàThese trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold. HàThis texts points to the assurance that tests and trials are coming in our lives. These tests and trials are a part of life. This analogy of fire and gold goes great; [...]
Psalm 90:17 Sàand may the Lord our God show us His approval and make our efforts successful. Yes, make our efforts successful! HàMoses must have a lot of pressure upon him. God has called him to do an amazing task in leading Israel to the promised land. I imagine that there were plenty of [...]
SàObviously, I’m not trying to win the approval of people, but of God. If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ’s servant. HàPaul cuts right to the chase and basically says that the approval of people is the least of his worries. He is concentrated on pleasing God. In fact, he [...]
Mark 15:15 SàSo to pacify the crowd, Pilate released Barabas to them. He ordered Jesus flogged with a lead tipped whip, then turned Him over to the Roman soldiers to be crucified. HàJesus is arrested and it just so happens that it comes at a time when the elected official will listen to the [...]
Looking Back for a fresh glimspe: “St. Irenaeus’ view of the Fall”
Posted: November 3, 2008 in discipleship, FaithSàAlthough there is no specific scripture this morning…the fall and Eph. 4:13 are in the background as I look at St. Irenaeus’ view of fall along with many other early church fathers HàSt. Irenaeus (and many early church fathers) thought of the fall differently from the traditional Jewish belief. Irenaeus ascribed that Adam was [...]
