Watchman, Intercessor, Forerunner
I have appointed you a watchman…Ezekiel 3:17
Jesus central teaching in the gospels is the kingdom of God (Matthew 4:17; 12:28; Mark 1:15 etc.). A kingdom needs a King, a realm and there are responsibilities for those who live in the kingdom. Our flesh demands a journey of substitution (see previous post), however, God’s plan for us is predominately a journey of… Continue reading The Present Kingdom – faith, a sojourn of the heart.
I believe that Jesus has shown me a critical issue with the journey of faith through the whisper in the title: my heart posture has to shift from the material to the spiritual. This truth is supported by the Apostle Paul’s admonition in 2 Corinthians 4:18: “while we do not look at the things which… Continue reading Sin- not the shame of failure but the love behind forgiveness. Part 2
This whisper from Jesus has prompted me to shift my focus from the material trials of life to the spiritual plan God has for me. I have had two questions running through my mind over the past two weeks: first, why is the journey of faith a fight? Second, why does God love me, a… Continue reading Sin – not the shame of failure but the love behind forgiveness. Part 1
“Let this same attitude and purpose and [humble] mind be in you which was in Christ Jesus: Who, although being essentially one with God and in the form of God [possessing the fullness of the attributes which make God God], did not think this equality with God was a thing to be eagerly grasped or retained, But stripped Himself [of all privileges… Continue reading The majesty of divine love hidden in plain sight.
“God’s wisdom is His chosen end of restoring and perfecting the relationship between Himself and human beings” J I Packer Is the main game of our life journey on earth, relationship with God? As Packer suggest and as my studies indicate in this lifetime we are restored through Jesus’ death and resurrection. We can approach perfection in this… Continue reading A lifetime with Jesus, an eternity with God
Have we lost our passion for God’s presence and glory? I ask this question of myself because I do not want to slip into the cold, life of selfish desires and put God last in my life. Furthermore, in Isaiah we see the following warning: “And the Lord said, forasmuch as this people draw near Me… Continue reading Jesus Christ – we can love the man; we must adore God. Part 2
What does it mean to know God? Is there a difference between a knowledge of God and knowing God? This is a critical question because of the scripture below: “But while they were going away to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were prepared went in with him to the marriage feast; and the… Continue reading God – the nature of knowing and being known
Do we understand the sovereign power of the Bible to transform lives? Do we know the desire of God to place a passion for enduring truth in our hearts? “The Bible is more than a document of history or literary works, it is living and active, imbued with power to effect change in human hearts” (Bible Hub).… Continue reading The Sovereign Power of the Bible for Perilous Times
To love God with all our heart, all our soul, all our mind and strength appears to be a simple truth, an impossible command that requires an endless journey into the heart of God. However, Jesus has had me on a journey of discovery to capture my heart with something I cannot understand (Ephesians 3:19).… Continue reading The First commandment – a simple truth, an impossible command and an endless journey into the heart of God.
The world has changed dramatically. Does the Bible give us any insights into this change? Recently, I have seen some Christian interviews where the guest was asked to explain the dramatic changes that were occurring in the world and whether scripture explained the observed changes. Their answers were disappointing, rambling and lacked any scriptural evidence… Continue reading (In)visible Signs – “WATCH THEREFORE”
Watchman, Intercessor, Forerunner 