Resurrection Day. Revelation Day. — Jesus is in the business of actively revealing Himself to people. He is attracted and pleased with our faith. But isn’t threatened by our unbelief. Disappointment is the precursor to shipwrecked faith. Jesus loves us too much to leave us in unbelief. Let’s be sure to remain in abiding communion…
Undivided Communication — To marry a King is to marry His Kingdom, and that is exactly what is expected of the Bride of Christ. Queens know that intimacy assumes the responsibilities of the Kingdom, which aligns with the king’s heart, and includes the joy of working in togetherness and the struggles of opposition. He doesn’t…
ASTONISHED — Astonished : The original Greek word “thaumazō” means to be astonished, to wonder, to marvel, to admire. When the people of Jesus’ day first heard the story of His birth, they were astonished. The arrival of Christ the Messiah, the Anointed One, brought so many implications: Closeness with God, peace, joy, and blessing.…
Disciples Are Trustworthy — The Lord entrusts His people with His property, possessions, and power. He loves His disciples to toil, engage, and commit to His work. That is where we will truly know His heart and experience His mission. Disciples must be comfortable with the truth that sometimes God would rather do something through…
Disciples Know and Trust their Father — Disciples Know and Trust God their Father. Following the Spirit is an act of knowing, trusting, and loving the Father. The Spirit doesn’t lead us out of fear. He leads us by confirming that we are His children. We are led by love. The Bible is a book…
Disciples Live in the Spirit — There are realms of WHO God is that you may never encounter and understand without walking through the journey of obedience with Him. Jesus is the life-giving Spirit; He is the bondage breaker, setting us free from the law of sin and death. He cleanses and creates in us…
Disciples Walk in the Light — Believers are meant to live their faith, love, values, and message openly before a watching world. By our love and freedom, The world understands the shining face of the Father. Shame tries to keep us from boldly living in openness to the world around us. The voice of the…
Disciples Obey Jesus — Believers must understand the fullness of all that they have been offered as disciples of Jesus. Jesus came to bring life, healing, and freedom. His commands are consistent with His purpose. We have been delivered from sin so that we can walk as Jesus walked with power, holiness, and purpose. Not…
The Voice of the One I Love — The story of the cross shows us the incredible love of Christ, and His words reflect His amazing heart for His people. Because of the examples of Christ in the various moments He spoke near the time of His death, we can learn to identify the voice…
Seeking Wisdom from the One in Control — God generously gives wisdom to those who ask. He is pleased to give us Wisdom. He doesn’t require us to climb an impossible mountain to talk to a guru. When we first came to Christ, we were given a supernatural wisdom to understand an otherwise foolish message.…
