Jesus promised trouble. It comes so that we might not rely upon ourselves but God. We are like seeds; the outer man must be broken to issue forth life and glory.
Jesus set His face to Jerusalem with passion for His Fathers glory and love for people. Israel missed His visitation because of their focus on earthly desires and activities. He is worth rearranging our lives to agree with His visitation today.
"Jesus is getting the answer to His prayer in John 17:20-23. We have an opportunity to rally the One Church in El Dorado to prayer, discipleship, and missions."
"In the parable of the four soils, Jesus shows us the dynamic power of the human heart - for weeds and thorns or for fruit 100, 60, 30 times what was sown."
"We see men of faith like Moses, Elijah, Nehemiah, and Daniel praying Gods living and active words back to Him. We, too, have the opportunity to experience the Spirits energy to execute Gods words through our prayers."
"An overview of Ephesians shows that many amazing realities have been accomplished and given us by the Lord, but that some remain up for contention. Let us pray and lay hold like Joshua the Promised Land."
"Jesus assumed His disciples would fast. It is a gift from God to subdue our bodies desires for instant gratification, to quiet our souls, and more fully feed on Christ by attending to the needs of our spirits. "
"Like Nehemiah, be spiritually curious about Gods activities around you and the condition of His people. Then pray. (Updates on Nehemiah meetings with area leaders.)"
"The Incarnation shouts of Gods faithfulness - to Himself, to His image, to His will in Gen. 1:28. ÊThe gift to us is not heaven, but Himself, His Presence."
"The witnesses of Jesus saw the prophecies unfold before their eyes. When we agree with the word of the Lord over us, we see its fulfillment in our lives."
"We ought to have relationship with the words of God like Peter, who walked upon the word ""come,"" not upon water. Our life depends upon our response to the revealed will of God."