“In the past
God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various
ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed
heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe.” (Hebrews
1:1-2 NIV)
Back in 1970, I
spent a few days in Vietnam. While there at the pleasure of the USMC, I walked
a few trails that might have been booby-trapped and some were. Since I walked
“point” for most of my tour of duty there, I experienced a lot of
anguish and fear about each step I took.
spent a few days in Vietnam. While there at the pleasure of the USMC, I walked
a few trails that might have been booby-trapped and some were. Since I walked
“point” for most of my tour of duty there, I experienced a lot of
anguish and fear about each step I took.
Teaching others to
be Christ’s disciples is sort of like walking along those unknown trails.
You’re never certain of where to step next. It’s interesting that post-modern
folks don’t view the Bible the same way past generations of Christians have.
be Christ’s disciples is sort of like walking along those unknown trails.
You’re never certain of where to step next. It’s interesting that post-modern
folks don’t view the Bible the same way past generations of Christians have.
There seems to be
too much universalism hidden behind the deception of tolerance. Then there is the general attitude of
self-love. But don’t ignore the obstinacy of rebellious spirits. Then there are
those who simply don’t want to be taught the commands of Jesus. They think
merely swimming in the ocean of God’s love is enough without further need to
grow or mature.
too much universalism hidden behind the deception of tolerance. Then there is the general attitude of
self-love. But don’t ignore the obstinacy of rebellious spirits. Then there are
those who simply don’t want to be taught the commands of Jesus. They think
merely swimming in the ocean of God’s love is enough without further need to
grow or mature.
While thinking along
this line, let’s not forget those ultra-religious folks who demand a dream or
vision or prophecy or words of knowledge and wisdom. In my years of pastoral
ministry, I have learned something very precious to my soul. I must listen to the
Son and remember that the Holy Spirit will not speak anything that disagrees
with the Son. God has exalted his son, Jesus Christ above all others (see
Ephesians 1:18-23).
this line, let’s not forget those ultra-religious folks who demand a dream or
vision or prophecy or words of knowledge and wisdom. In my years of pastoral
ministry, I have learned something very precious to my soul. I must listen to the
Son and remember that the Holy Spirit will not speak anything that disagrees
with the Son. God has exalted his son, Jesus Christ above all others (see
Ephesians 1:18-23).
Dear Father, thank
you for speaking to us through your Son. Empower us with the confidence to
listen only to your Son. This I pray in the name of Jesus. AMEN
you for speaking to us through your Son. Empower us with the confidence to
listen only to your Son. This I pray in the name of Jesus. AMEN
Be strong and
courageous today listening to God’s Son,
courageous today listening to God’s Son,