Deduction or Revelation
The natural man deduces and then produces. He employs his gifts to dig, gather, perceive and analyze. Then, he attempts to reproduce what seems right. He does the best he can.
The spiritual man receives and then reveals. The man or woman yielded to the Spirit opens his heart to the things of the Kingdom of God. God speaks or . . .
Fearsome, Yet Wonderful
How fearsome that
the Lord our God is in our midst as a mighty warrior
and yet . . .
How wonderful that He's the
mighty warrior . . . who saves.
How fearsome that Jesus declared,
I have the keys of death and of Hades.
and yet . . .
How wonderful that He is the Prince of Life . . .
Cajoling the Lavish One
Do we really need to cry, stamp, and cajole, to get God to notice us? He already told us He is the One who:
- rides across the heavens in His majesty, on the clouds to our help
- sent the Holy Spirit to abide in us, to be our Counselor
- rejoices over us with shouts of joy
- delivered us from the domain of darkness and
- . . .
Working Out This Gospel
Since God is For Us, Let's Join Him
So I’m trying to work out this Gospel in my head and heart. Let me share a few thoughts and see what you think.
Jesus presents the whole package in the most concise directive:
Whoever wants to be My disciple must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.
The New Testament writers filled in on a number of specifics. . . .
Anything, O Lord, But That
Sorrow, loss, sickness, finances and the pressing needs of life make us say things. Some needs, like wanting the salvation of a loved one, bear heavily on our hearts.
I remember saying once to the Lord that I’d do most anything to see (one that I love) come into Your life. Actually, I think my sentiment was more like, ‘I’d give my . . .
