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06
Mar
2024
Path to True Freedom

Path to True Freedom

“Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.” – Galatians 1:10 (NIV)

Trap of People-Pleasing

In our pursuit of acceptance and validation, it’s easy to fall into the trap of people-pleasing.

We can become consumed by the desire to win the approval of others, tailoring our words, actions, and even our beliefs to fit the expectations and preferences of those around us.

But this path is ultimately a dead end, leading us into a prison of conformity and inauthenticity.

Pursuit of God’s Approval

In contrast to the endless chase for human approval, there is a higher calling – the pursuit of God’s approval.

This is not about earning His favor through our own efforts or trying to impress Him with our accomplishments; it’s about aligning our hearts and lives with His will, seeking to honor Him in all that we do.

Freedom of Serving Christ

When we shift our focus from pleasing people to serving Christ, a remarkable thing happens: we experience true freedom.

No longer bound by the ever-changing demands and expectations of others, we find liberation in the knowledge that our identity and purpose are rooted in the unchanging love and acceptance of our Heavenly Father.

Living as Servants of Christ

Living as servants of Christ means embracing a life of radical obedience and surrender to His will.

It requires us to let go of our own agendas, ambitions, and desires for approval, and to instead seek His kingdom and righteousness above all else.

As you do this, you discover that His ways are not burdensome but life-giving, leading you into a deeper experience of joy, peace, and purpose.

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05
Mar
2024
Embracing God’s Wisdom

Embracing God’s Wisdom

“When you enter the land the Lord your God is giving you, do not learn to imitate the detestable ways of the nations there.” – Deuteronomy 18:9 (NIV)

Allure of Detestable Ways

In this world, we are constantly bombarded with temptations to embrace detestable ways – ways that promise fulfillment but ultimately lead us astray.

The nations around us often present a seductive allure, inviting us to adopt their customs, beliefs, and practices. Yet, beneath the surface, these ways are empty and destructive.

Resisting the Allure

Resisting the allure of detestable ways requires wisdom and discernment. It means recognizing that the ways of the world are not aligned with God’s design for our lives.

We must be willing to stand apart, to swim against the current, and to hold onto the truth that God’s ways are infinitely better.

Embracing God’s Wisdom

Embracing God’s wisdom is not just about avoiding the detestable ways of the world; it’s about actively pursuing a path of wholeness and fulfillment.

God’s wisdom is not a set of arbitrary rules but a framework for living that leads to genuine flourishing. When we embrace His wisdom, we discover that His ways are not burdensome but life-giving.

Path to Wholeness

By embracing God’s wisdom, we find ourselves on a path to wholeness – a journey of becoming fully human, as He intended.

This path is not always easy, but it is profound. It requires us to let go of the empty promises of the world and cling to the truth that God’s ways are the only ones that can truly satisfy our deepest longings.

As we walk this path, we find that God’s wisdom transforms us from the inside out. Our perspectives shift, our priorities align, and our lives take on a new depth and richness.

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15
Dec
2023
Food that Endures

Food that Endures

John 6:27 – “Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on him God the Father has placed his seal of approval.”

It’s easy to devote our limited time and energy pursuing things that do not ultimately satisfy or endure. We strive for wealth, pleasure, success and possessions that will inevitably fade away.

Even necessities like food and clothing can become consuming quests when making a living eclipses higher priorities.

We run ourselves ragged satisfying temporary, temporal cravings while neglecting the eternal.

Set Your Sights Higher

Christ gently redirects our focus in this passage to pursue Him as the only source of lasting fulfillment and security.

He alone offers food that brings complete satisfaction now and endures for eternity. Make seeking Christ your primary aim in this fleeting life.

Bread from Heaven

What is this food that endures to eternal life which Jesus offers?

Earlier in John 6, Jesus declared He is the Bread of Life come down from heaven to give life to the world. Just as bread sustains natural life, Christ sustains those who feed on Him spiritually.

To eat the bread of Christ means trusting wholly in Him for salvation, nourishment and satisfaction of soul.

It means surrendering our futures fully into His hands and relying completely on Him alone.

Feast at the Table

Come regularly and feast at the table Christ has set before you in Scripture. Digest His words and partake of Him through communion, worship and prayer.

Hunger for Jesus more than anything this world offers. Find your heart’s deepest longing fulfilled in Him.

The Father’s Seal

This passage reveals that God the Father has put His full seal of approval on Christ.

As His beloved Son in whom He is well-pleased, Jesus is uniquely authorized to provide the spiritual food that imparts eternal life.

Because Jesus is fully endorsed by the Father, we can place absolute confidence in His words and works. The sinless Savior alone has the power to save and sustain. When we partake of Him by faith, we receive life without end.

Respond with Praise

Thank the Father for sending the living bread from heaven to give you eternal life.

When you are tempted to seek temporary satisfaction in lesser things, remember Christ alone can feed your soul now and forever. Offer Him your highest praise.

Trust His Provision

The things of this world that consume so much of our energy and worry will ultimately fade away. Possessions decay, status fades, careers end. Only what is done for Christ’s kingdom will last forever!

Rather than chasing things that perish, devote your precious time and abilities to pursuing the needs of others and furthering Christ’s work.

Trust Him to provide your daily bread. Focus your energy on treasuring an imperishable inheritance.

Set Minds on Things Above

Fix your thoughts and affections on Christ, not earthly things. He alone can satisfy the hunger of your soul now and for eternity.

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14
Dec
2023
Voice of God

Voice of God

John 5:25 – “Very truly I tell you, a time is coming and has now come when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God and those who hear will live.”

Apart from Christ, the Bible describes us as spiritually dead – cut off from the life and light of God.

No matter how energetic, successful or morally upright, we remain dead in our sins, alienated from our Creator.

Left in this condition, we are powerless to save ourselves. Just as the physically dead cannot raise themselves, only God’s intervention can revive our dead souls. We need the voice of the Son of God to pierce our darkness.

Hear and Live!

The glorious news of this verse is that those who hear the voice of Jesus receive resurrection life!

His words alone have the authority and power to penetrate our graves of sin and unbelief and flood our hearts with His indestructible life.

Hearing His Voice

How do spiritually dead people hear the voice of the Son of God?

We hear Him today through His living Word recorded in Scripture and His Spirit who illuminates its truth to our hearts and minds.

Jesus, the Word made flesh, continues to speak through the Bible’s pages.

As we read His words, He reveals truth about Himself, sin, salvation and eternal life. His voice cuts through our darkness to awaken faith and understanding.

Ears to Hear

Incline your ear to hear Christ’s voice today in the Word. Approach humbly, asking His Spirit to heal your deafness and grant repentance, wisdom, and faith.

His resurrecting voice still calls sinners to abundant life!

From Death to Life

Responding in faith to the voice of Jesus brings instantaneous results – we cross from death to life!

His words carry the same authority and power that called Lazarus from the tomb. His voice imparts spiritual life and transformation.

When we hear and believe, we are reborn as children of God. His Spirit comes to indwell us and we begin an eternal relationship with our loving Father. By His voice we become new creations!

His sheep learn to recognize His voice through regular time in the Word, prayer and obedience. He leads us graciously, and we follow.

Gospel Hope

This astonishing promise is too good to keep to ourselves.

If Jesus’ voice has called you from death to life, tell others! Make the most of every opportunity to share this hope.

Your simple testimony of what His Word has spoken into your heart carries power. Christ is still calling the dead to rise through the faith of those who have heard and live.

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13
Dec
2023
Ripe for Harvest

Ripe for Harvest

John 4:35 – “Don’t you have a saying, ‘It’s still four months until harvest’? I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest.”

Jesus uttered these words to his disciples after an encounter with a Samaritan woman.

Having ministered to this outcast soul and witnessed her life transformed, Jesus saw ripe spiritual fields surrounding him. Yet his disciples remained blinded to the hunger of souls.

Like the disciples, we often fail to notice those around us desperate for hope, meaning, and salvation.

We miss opportunities to sow spiritual seeds and reap a harvest for eternity. There are far more ready hearts than we imagine.

Open our Eyes

Ask the Lord to break your heart for the lost and open your eyes to see people as He does.

Plead for His compassion and zeal to reach the wandering and broken.

Where we see apathy or hostility, God sees hearts crying out for Him. Ask Him for faith to act.

Now is the Time – No Delay

Christ’s mandate is urgent – the fields are ripe for harvest now. We are not called to wait for perfect conditions or hold back until fully equipped.

The fields are white and ready today. Eternity hangs in the balance.

God commands us to go into the world and make disciples now. Through His power, our simple acts of loving witness can reap monumental harvest as we sow gospel seeds among hungry hearts.

Obedience brings exponential impact for eternity.

Available Vessels

Are you an available vessel God can use to gather a ripe spiritual harvest?

Yield your time, talents, and treasure to reach those around you. Allow His heart for the lost and His empowering Spirit to flow through you.

He will prepare divine appointments as you make yourself a willing vessel.

Co-Laborers

Jesus reminds us that we are privileged to co-labor with Him in gathering a bountiful harvest.

It requires persistent, patient sowing of truth – in word and deed – with hearts open to divine appointments.

As we walk in obedience, Jesus promises we will reap a harvest beyond our wildest dreams. What joy to partner with Jesus!

Eternal Reward

The harvest is plentiful! Rise to the challenge of Jesus’ words to see others as He does and co-labor urgently with Him. Step out in faith, and share in His incomparable joy of leading many to salvation.

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