Wednesday, November 24, 2010
thankful
As Christian we have so much to be thankful for every day, but seeing as it is the season of thanks giving take time this week to thank God. For all he has given you and the blessings we truly have as Christians in America. Don't let the heart of thankfulness got lost in the business of the holiday seasons.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
NEVER ENDING CYCLE
As we mature we cling to the gospel.
As we cling to the gospel we become more radical.
As we become more radical people and the church do not like what we have to say.
This has not changed much through out history. Most times people got radical they were killed or banished.
It is about changing our view from a man's and asking God for a God centered view on the world.
Christianity has become alike making a sub at subway. We pick and choose what we want on our sandwich, so we can live with ourselves. We need to break that trend and accept the gospel all of it even the stuff we do not like. We need to remember these are not our words, but God's words. If you think you have a say in his plan read Job 38-41.
Remember we stand before God and he alone some day. Cling to the gospel, be radical and live it out. Buck what the world and even at times what the church is saying in some cases. Our goal in life should be to hear good job my good and faithful servant.
As we cling to the gospel we become more radical.
As we become more radical people and the church do not like what we have to say.
This has not changed much through out history. Most times people got radical they were killed or banished.
It is about changing our view from a man's and asking God for a God centered view on the world.
Christianity has become alike making a sub at subway. We pick and choose what we want on our sandwich, so we can live with ourselves. We need to break that trend and accept the gospel all of it even the stuff we do not like. We need to remember these are not our words, but God's words. If you think you have a say in his plan read Job 38-41.
Remember we stand before God and he alone some day. Cling to the gospel, be radical and live it out. Buck what the world and even at times what the church is saying in some cases. Our goal in life should be to hear good job my good and faithful servant.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Radical Living
Why is it today that radical living is look at so strange. Didn't the apostle drop everything to follow Christ? They didn't catch one more fish when he called they followed. They saw how God provided for them the rest of the lives because they said yes when he held out his hand.
Today if people live radical we mock them or say there nuts. I was listening to a podcast this morning and Francis Chan gave an update of what he and his family is up to. They are heading to Asia for 6 months to serve and grow, so they sold there house. They wanted to be free to go where God lead. If God told them to stay in Asia they can. People thought he was nuts, why it make sense to me. He wants to follow God he can get another house there is a ton for sale in America.
We are so ingrained into the American culture, I think we lose the whole trusting God part. Instead to many times our attitude is look at what I did, how I planned, or what I accomplished. Our view is so man centered. WE NEED A GOD CENTERED VIEW OF LIFE. God is the author and creater of everything. He used Pharaoh and Darius even though they were wicked to carry out his plan. God doesn't need us. We need him. Luke tells us if we do not cry out, then the rocks will.
I think it is time for us to live a radical life. Trust in God. Live for him and stopping putting our faith in the American dream. God's kingdom is the only thing that will last forever.
Today if people live radical we mock them or say there nuts. I was listening to a podcast this morning and Francis Chan gave an update of what he and his family is up to. They are heading to Asia for 6 months to serve and grow, so they sold there house. They wanted to be free to go where God lead. If God told them to stay in Asia they can. People thought he was nuts, why it make sense to me. He wants to follow God he can get another house there is a ton for sale in America.
We are so ingrained into the American culture, I think we lose the whole trusting God part. Instead to many times our attitude is look at what I did, how I planned, or what I accomplished. Our view is so man centered. WE NEED A GOD CENTERED VIEW OF LIFE. God is the author and creater of everything. He used Pharaoh and Darius even though they were wicked to carry out his plan. God doesn't need us. We need him. Luke tells us if we do not cry out, then the rocks will.
I think it is time for us to live a radical life. Trust in God. Live for him and stopping putting our faith in the American dream. God's kingdom is the only thing that will last forever.
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