Our ‘yes’ to God has profound impact beyond our personal story. Just as sin casts wide-spread ripples, so does righteousness.
Tag: obedience
“A champion named Goliath, who was from Gath, came out of the Philistine camp. His height was six cubits and a span. He had a bronze helmet on his head and wore a coat of scale armor of bronze weighing five thousand shekels; on his…
“Instead, I devoted myself to the work on this wall.” (Nehemiah 5:16 NIV) I’m home from my journey and I’ve gotten a good night’s rest. But Dr. Beth Grant’s words still swim in my head. “Stay on the wall.” she said. Beth had led our…
It always wows me how Jesus’ first act after being filled with the Holy Spirit was wandering in the desert. He showed us how it could be done rightly; how one could depend entirely on His Father for provision and protection.
“Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.” (1 Corinthians 11:1 NIV) This verse takes the pressure off us as leaders, doesn’t it? It reminds us that we are not responsible to lead in our own strength, we are only responsible to follow…
Ezekiel was living among these rebels: a holy man among an unholy people. And while we may not yet be amidst death throes in America, we can certainly relate to living amidst rebellious people. One might even ask: how do we survive? How do we serve God in a nation gone astray?
“You deceived me, Lord, and I was deceived; you overpowered me and prevailed. I am ridiculed all day long; everyone mocks me.” (Jeremiah 20:7 NIV) Jeremiah’s obedience to the Lord caused him great distress. He had been instructed: don’t marry, don’t have any children. Don’t…
“One day at about three in the afternoon he had a vision…” (Acts 10:3 NIV) I love this Bible account of Cornelius and Peter. Cornelius is a gentile; yet generous and diligent in prayer. Scripture describes him as God-fearing. One afternoon, he had a vision…
My flesh is the enemy that surrounds me. The biggest battle for my soul most typically rages beneath my own skin. It’s my desires and will and preference that present the greatest threat to my obedience to God’s commands.
Despite it’s inferior feeling, waiting is actually a powerful posture.