“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” – Acts 1:8
God has a plan to reach the world with his grace. We start where we are and reach out to those around us. We then share the story of Jesus with those in our region. Then we reach out and take the gospel all over the world. As we offer ourselves to be used, we also trust that the Holy Spirit's power and presence will go with us.
'Where Are You Staying?' — John 1:38-39
"Where are you staying" could be accurately translated by the slang expression, "Where're you at, man?" The disciples wanted to know where Jesus' heart was. They wanted to know "what made him tick." They weren't looking for his room decor or the layout of his floor plan; they wanted to know if they should give up everything they had and follow him. Jesus' invitation to these early disciples is also an invitation to us.
"Come and see," Jesus says. "You want to know my heart? You want to know what is important to me? You want to know how I can bless you? Come and see!" Jesus invites us to meet him through the Gospel of John. If you are not sure about Jesus, don't just read books about him; come, read his own story in the Gospels, especially the Gospel of John.
He asks us to come, stay with him, and learn from him. He invites us to come and see!
Prayers
. Father, once again, I want to thank you this week for the important women in my life who helped shape my faith and who helped me find my way to you. Please help me to value godly women in ways that bless them, honor you, and build up your Church. In Jesus' name. Amen.
Thoughts
"God can change our circumstances, but sometimes He waits for us to show real desire for change as well as our faith in Him." - Anne Graham Lotz
"Don't be afraid for tomorrow. God is already there." - Ethel Löfgren
[Message No: 6314]
God has a plan to reach the world with his grace. We start where we are and reach out to those around us. We then share the story of Jesus with those in our region. Then we reach out and take the gospel all over the world. As we offer ourselves to be used, we also trust that the Holy Spirit's power and presence will go with us.
'Where Are You Staying?' — John 1:38-39
"Where are you staying" could be accurately translated by the slang expression, "Where're you at, man?" The disciples wanted to know where Jesus' heart was. They wanted to know "what made him tick." They weren't looking for his room decor or the layout of his floor plan; they wanted to know if they should give up everything they had and follow him. Jesus' invitation to these early disciples is also an invitation to us.
"Come and see," Jesus says. "You want to know my heart? You want to know what is important to me? You want to know how I can bless you? Come and see!" Jesus invites us to meet him through the Gospel of John. If you are not sure about Jesus, don't just read books about him; come, read his own story in the Gospels, especially the Gospel of John.
He asks us to come, stay with him, and learn from him. He invites us to come and see!
Prayers
. Father, once again, I want to thank you this week for the important women in my life who helped shape my faith and who helped me find my way to you. Please help me to value godly women in ways that bless them, honor you, and build up your Church. In Jesus' name. Amen.
Thoughts
"God can change our circumstances, but sometimes He waits for us to show real desire for change as well as our faith in Him." - Anne Graham Lotz
"Don't be afraid for tomorrow. God is already there." - Ethel Löfgren
[Message No: 6314]
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