Wake up.
I know how easy it is to go into auto pilot. It's easy. One day, you are focused, rooted and free from all entanglements and the next, you are sleeping at the wheel. But I also know that more and more, I find myself resisting the urge to fall into such a state. There is a quickening within me that is telling me to stay alert. I suppose that is what Paul was talking about in Ephesians 5 when he quotes, "Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the sea and Christ will shine on you."
I see in America a strong sense of urgency to love our neighbors. This is such a strong message that Jesus himself brought to us. He said, "and the greatest of these is love." To paraphrase also, that we are just a clanging bell if we do "the things" but do not have love.
Pause.
But also, he prefaces (generally), with the remainder of our sin and to steer clear of it and to steer clear of befriending others that would lead us into it. So to me, Jesus is saying to love everyone, but also, don't steer away from truth. Don't accept, encourage or applaud sin. This would go against everything he said. Just food for thought as we champion and love our neighbors. We are no good to Christ if we lose our saltiness...stay rooted in Christ, stay rooted in God's Holy Word and love His people well.
Look up Ephesians 5:14, Isaiah 51:17, Isaiah 52:1, Isaiah 60:1, Malachi 4:2, Romans 13:11
I see in America a strong sense of urgency to love our neighbors. This is such a strong message that Jesus himself brought to us. He said, "and the greatest of these is love." To paraphrase also, that we are just a clanging bell if we do "the things" but do not have love.
Pause.
But also, he prefaces (generally), with the remainder of our sin and to steer clear of it and to steer clear of befriending others that would lead us into it. So to me, Jesus is saying to love everyone, but also, don't steer away from truth. Don't accept, encourage or applaud sin. This would go against everything he said. Just food for thought as we champion and love our neighbors. We are no good to Christ if we lose our saltiness...stay rooted in Christ, stay rooted in God's Holy Word and love His people well.
Look up Ephesians 5:14, Isaiah 51:17, Isaiah 52:1, Isaiah 60:1, Malachi 4:2, Romans 13:11
There is importance in knowing God's word.
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Don't be afraid. I am the First and the Last. I am the Living One... Revelation 1:17
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Our greatest passion is that those who would respond to God's call should be sent - and receive the training and experience necessary to carry out the great commission wherever God calls them.
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or,
See what's in store for the Sent...Explore just a few training organizations that are making disciple-makers out of the ones we send.
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"Where are you?"
Love is calling us out of hiding. Genesis 3:9
"My grace is sufficient for you"
Love is calling those who see themselves as disadvantaged. 2Cor 12:9
"For consider your calling...not many of you were wise...powerful...of noble birth."
Love is calling those who are considered under-equipped by worldly standards. 1Cor 1:26
"We are one body in Christ, members of one another, having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us."
Love is calling us into community with each other in His name. Romans 12:4-6
"Many are the plans in the mind of man. But it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand."
Love is calling us to His purpose, whatever our plans may be. Proverbs 19:21
"All authority in heaven and on earth has been given me.
GO..."
Love is calling us to: Make Disciples, Baptize Them, and Teach Them.
What role will you play?
Matthew 28:18,19
Like for real, I've actually been used by GOD to heal someone!
This has only been possible by laying down others and my own opinion of myself and hearing the truth of who God says I am.”
I always thought that following God meant becoming boring, but I have never been as brave or adventurous as I am now.
I took a step in faith and started posting about Jesus on my Instagram.
Lecture phase was such a great experience. God showed up and revealed himself in so many new ways.