"As we submit to the claims of Christ and the demands of the Gospel, we receive Jesus by grace through faith. He comes into our lives in the Person of the Holy Spirit, plants a flag on the beach of our souls, and radios back to heaven that we now belong to our rightful Father, … Continue reading Submission To Jesus
The Waiting Room
“So Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him.” (Hebrews 9:28, ESV) “It will be said on that day, “Behold, this is our God; we have waited for him, that he might … Continue reading The Waiting Room
The Emmaus Model of Ministry
What can we learn from that “walk to Emmaus” about ministering to the people God has placed in our path? In Luke 24, Jesus gives us a ministry model worth imitating. Four ministries served two hopeless travelers on one road in a single day, yet they show us the history-shaping life and ministry of Jesus … Continue reading The Emmaus Model of Ministry
Losing My Power
As I've reflected on John's record of Holy Week, I've wondered: What will I have to lose if I submit to King Jesus? What will have to die if I am to live in the Kingdom He bought for me with His blood? Several clues in the context of this story have convinced me that I … Continue reading Losing My Power