Before Jesus was crucified, He made a three-part prayer (John 17). First, He prayed for Himself and that His Father would be glorified in the work He had done and was about to do. Second, He prayed for His disciples who were to spread the gospel message through the help of the Spirit. Third, He prayed for those that would follow them and His teaching. That would be the … [Read more...] about Being in the World…
Temptation
OUR DESIRE!
As Paul reminded Christians at Corinth of God having led the nation of Israel safely through the sea and of His faithful provision as Moses led them through the wilderness, he also noted the unfortunate lack of trust of many and their desire for evil. (1 Corinthians 10:1-6) Paul then urged his readers not to be like … [Read more...] about OUR DESIRE!
ON THE MAT! (Part 3 of 6)
THE “ESCAPE” The wrestling in prayer regarding our “escape” may be expressed this way: “Lord, I struggle with those things and desires which try to bind and hold me back. Deliver me from temptation. Lead me in Your way. When faced with … [Read more...] about ON THE MAT! (Part 3 of 6)
WRESTLING!
In Paul’s letter to the church at Colosse, he referred to one who was a wrestler. ““(12) Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, greets you, always struggling on your behalf in his prayers, that you may stand mature and … [Read more...] about WRESTLING!
INCLINED HEART!
An inclination is “a feeling, preference, or tendency to do something.” (source: Cambridge Dictionary) It is good to consider what the heart is most inclined toward because that is what most seems to set the course of one’s life. One of the psalmists … [Read more...] about INCLINED HEART!
