- God’s grace is bigger than my view of His grace. I don’t know if this is something that God has had to hit you with, but it is incredibly overwhelming.
- To not obey is to not believe. Obedience is better than sacrifice, so when I don’t listen to what God is telling me to do I am actually saying I don’t believe Him to accomplish the task.
- Faith is harder than it is preached. The story in Mark 9 where the demon possessed boy is so vexed that the disciples can’t cast out the demon always gets me. Not because of the disciples but of the boys father. When Jesus shows up to cast out the demon the father’s response is, “IF you can do anything…” Jesus says, “IF, all things are possible to him who believes.” Then the father’s personal confession is amazing, “I believe, but help me in my unbelief.” Faith is hard.
- I don’t do real well when I can’t see what’s in front of me. Our call as Christians is to walk by faith and not by sight. I don’t do too well when I can’t see what is in front of me. I actually stumble all over the place, but I must be vulnerable to God’s presence and trust that He has it under control.
- Prayer is powerful and I need to do more of it. The scripture in James where he talks about Elijah being a man just like me, and he prayed and God didn’t let it rain. Then he prayed again and God let the heavens open. WOW!! What James is saying is there is nothing special about Elijah aside from the fact he knew God.
- Discipleship is the key to church growth. Not in numbers alone, but in the spiritual growth of the people. Discipleship starts at home and works its way out, if you don’t disciple your family then what is the point?
- God’s plan for my life is BIG. I have been challenged lately by what the Holy Spirit is saying to me about my life, and know steps that need to be taken to growth towards where God wants me.
What has God been saying to you lately, and how has it shaped your journey?
Blessings,
Pastor Jason
Subscribe