Luke 10 is all about serving; our neighbors, friends, and strangers. Jesus said the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Have you ever asked the Lord of the Harvest where He wants you to serve? Usually we find our calling through our gifting. But not always. Sometimes a need comes up and we step in to fill it, then find it fulfills a deep need in us. Other times, we serve in the hard places we've overcome. Addictions, failures, and mistakes often lead to fruitful ministry once ... continue reading...
Miracles, Mountains, and Misunderstanding
Luke chapter 9 gives us much to pray about. Even after exercising amazing power and authority given by God, the disciples still misunderstood Jesus' kingdom. Upon returning home from preaching the gospel and healing people everywhere, the disciples fail their first test of faith. I've been there, have you? Ever experience God working in amazing ways at work or church, then come home and yell at the kids? Resentment rears it's ugly head with our spouse and we forget God's power isn't just ... continue reading...
Faith over Fear
What kind of soil is in our heart? I once heard a Bible teacher suggest we may have a combination of soils. Various seasons of life produce trials and tests resulting in a composition of different soils. Scripture tells us that God has given us everything we need for a life of godliness. Do we believe it? Or are we searching for significance in wrong relationships, positions of power and authority, and good works done with wrong motives? Are we "pulling ourselves up by our bootstraps" ... continue reading...
Bold Faith and Worship
One of my favorite stories of the New Testament is found in Luke chapter seven. But first, let's look at the bold faith of a Roman centurion. Hearing that Jesus was in town filled him with hope that his dying servant might be healed. Going courageously to the Jewish elders, who traditionally hated the Romans, he asked them to approach Jesus on his behalf. Believing Jesus had the power to heal, he lacked confidence in bringing his request to Jesus personally. Ever feel like the centurion? ... continue reading...
The Measure of Mercy
Whether you're familiar with the gospel of Luke, or this is your first time to read through it, I imagine like me, you are challenged as we pray about it's message. Like, when was the last time we asked God to show us if we are a hypocrite? Um, how about never? Hypocrisy breaks fellowship with God and ruins our witness. How is it that we have been so deceived into thinking that what we do matters more than what we think? As I type, I can see the most glorious sunrise. A beautiful reminder ... continue reading...
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