The high praises of God bring us into His exalted place, and God into our battles. With the two-edged sword of truth (God’s word), we execute God’s vengeance on the nations and His punishments on the people binding their kings with chains and the nobles with fetters...
The final proof of being a disciple of Jesus given to us is seen in answered prayer that comes through our abiding in Jesus, and His words abiding in us. The first proof is that we abide in His word (logos – written word), which brings us to know the truth which then...
Abiding in Jesus’ love is the second proof of discipleship. Love does not originate from us; we are first receivers of His love, in order to love with His love. I love this discipline because I must submit to the love Jesus has for me and learn that nothing can...
For the next three weeks, we will explore the art of abiding in Jesus—In His word, in His love, and in His life with His words abiding in us. This first discipline is the most critical to our discipleship and the most rewarding. It was the one Jesus gave, to those who...
Jesus called His disciples to follow Him throughout His earthly ministry. He made known what discipleship under Him looked like: Abide in My word Love one another as I have loved you Abide in Me and My words abide in you. At first glance it seems simple, and it is....
