All equal on judgment day All people are equal in God’s family. No one is insignificant. Are you significant Do you ever feel like you are insignificant? Big name ministries, musicians, or authors may seem more important to you than your life. Will they receive a greater reward in heaven? Let’s see what the Bible says. It has the final say. It is clear. Simple. We learn in John 14 Jesus said that those who love Him will be loved…
Did you know that every time you obey God you are placing your trust in Him? You have taken a step of faith. You have confidence that He only means good for you whatever is asked. Why don’t we obey? Could it be that we don’t believe God has the best in mind for us? Are we listening to Satan like Adam and Eve did? We’ve all experienced doubts, and we know where those come from. Why do we disobey?…
Trust enough to obey? Do we trust God? Completely? Trust enough to obey Him? That was my question when He asked me to go back to Washington to spend 4-6 weeks with my brother to help in a time of crisis. It was only 4 weeks and I am back home, but I can say without reservation that God is faithful. What He asked of me, He performed through me, even driving through Seattle on I-5. He is so good….
“It was not a cramped, circumspect, compromised life, but a life lived in a kind of wild, joyful, full-throated freedom — that was what it was to obey God.” Dietrich Bonhoeffer Why obey? John 15:11 says These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full. What was Jesus talking about right before that statement? He was talking about keeping His commandments and abiding in His love. Joy in…
I have had a song in my head off and on for a few weeks called Trust and Obey. Do you know that song? It is a simple song with a powerful message. So I want to explore that topic of obedience to God. Does that sound scary? What is the first thought or emotion that rises up in you when you hear the word obey or obedience? Dread? Apprehension? Uncertainty? Inadequacy? Joy? Peace? Legalistic religion? The first thought or…
What does obedience have to do with a successful Christian journey? I was taking a walk and talking with God recently about this. Here is my side of our conversation. Lord, You have provided for us and encourage us to stand. To withstand the enemy. Stand in victory because we walk from the point of victory. We don’t fight for victory. You provide all we need for life and godliness. All we need. Nothing missing. Nothing lacking. To give us…
