How is it possible that we have received the Holy Spirit and yet lack power to change ourselves or to effectively share the Gospel? What can we do to be filled?
There is nothing that we can accomplish for God without the Holy Spirit. But we can accomplish Anything with the Holy Spirit! It's time to focus on the Spirit of God.
Jesus told us to go make disciples throughout the world. It would be hard to argue with that. So we say, "Yeah...But..." And then make some excuse for not participating in the work.
Jesus struggles with obedience. Does that sound like something we can relate to? There are important keys displayed by Jesus in the garden. Follow Him in the hard way of God.
Here we focus our attention on Judas the betrayer. But there are eleven other disappointing friends who say they'll always be there. Then run away when there is trouble. Do we treat Jesus like this?
There is a woman who does such a wonderful job of expressing her love for Jesus, that He says that she will be forever remembered. Maybe we can learn something from her.
When Jesus talks about the final judgement, He sidesteps all verbal arguments and self proclamations. He will look at how you live the faith you confess. Will you hear, Well done, good and faithful servant?
When Joseph found out Jesus was coming, he probably has a lot of work to do. Affairs to put in order, finances to rearrange, priorities to reorder. Which makes me think we should be doing the same thing. Because Jesus is coming.
We celebrate Christmas with presents and lights and trees. Everyone likes Christmas. It's a beacon of hope and joy. But why? Why is this birth so important?
"What is this Give to Caesar thing about? Why? Who? What? What?" Maybe we should focus a bit more on the part we need to give to God. Huh? How about that?