Sunday, July 29, 2007
Sunday, July 22, 2007
Renewal is For Everyone
Amongst many variables that come with moving, Laura and I have still been able to experience a renewal in our journey together. I believe that is what Jesus' ministry was all about. He went about doing good. This good brought with it a sense of renewal to those whom He encountered. Even those who opposed Him.
Let me see if I can explain it.
In the gospel of Matthew Jesus is quoted saying, "Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace, but a sword." Many zealots misinterpreted Him thinking He meant a natural/physical/political war. Jesus is telling you and me and the whole world that He is the Light that pierces and exposes darkness. His teaching was about a renewal that far outweighed any physical confrontation or political strategy. His renewal was spiritual, explaining why their was a sword not peace.
Even those who despised Him were renewed in their way of thinking. They still rejected Him but this does not negate the power of Jesus and His Kingdom. I love what Sam Storms says in his teaching on the Kingdom of God. He says there is no secular. Everything and everyone are subject to the Kingdom. Jesus is the Kingdom that has been revealed to us by the Holy Spirit which allows us to see the Truth and receive it.
"Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect." (Romans 12:2)
Continue to enjoy your renewal!
Scripture Source: English Standard Version
Let me see if I can explain it.
In the gospel of Matthew Jesus is quoted saying, "Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace, but a sword." Many zealots misinterpreted Him thinking He meant a natural/physical/political war. Jesus is telling you and me and the whole world that He is the Light that pierces and exposes darkness. His teaching was about a renewal that far outweighed any physical confrontation or political strategy. His renewal was spiritual, explaining why their was a sword not peace.
Even those who despised Him were renewed in their way of thinking. They still rejected Him but this does not negate the power of Jesus and His Kingdom. I love what Sam Storms says in his teaching on the Kingdom of God. He says there is no secular. Everything and everyone are subject to the Kingdom. Jesus is the Kingdom that has been revealed to us by the Holy Spirit which allows us to see the Truth and receive it.
"Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect." (Romans 12:2)
Continue to enjoy your renewal!
Scripture Source: English Standard Version
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Friday, July 6, 2007
Rest
Some of you may know this already but Word Alive takes the month of July off. It is called the Sabbath month being that July is the 7th month of the year. Anytime I tell anyone about this I get these strange looks much like the one I gave when I first heard of this. Now that I am on the inside of this "Sabbath" concept I understand it to be something I would want to implement in my own church one day. It's not that we forget about the Lord for a month, it is more about resting in Him. How often do we as Christians really rest in Him?
So, if you hear that I was at a church besides Word Alive in the month of July please know that I am visiting because we are not having services. You know how 'small' Gadsden is when it comes to word on the street. Ahhhhh........ Rest!
Blake
So, if you hear that I was at a church besides Word Alive in the month of July please know that I am visiting because we are not having services. You know how 'small' Gadsden is when it comes to word on the street. Ahhhhh........ Rest!
Blake
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