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....
Blow the trumpet in Zion, Consecrate a fast, Call a sacred assembly. Joel 2:15 This Wednesday, June 1st, we are calling a sacred assembly to pray and fast for our nation, and the uncovering that we are experiencing. Joel gave instructions to Israel after their years...
Last week, I asked the Lord how I was to prepare for Pentecost. Of course, my mind was thinking about prayer since that’s what the apostles were doing for the ten days till Pentecost. Immediately though, I heard the scripture out of Luke with Jesus charge to His...
In reading 2 Peter Chapter 1 yesterday, I was moved by the phrase “know and established in the present truth.” 2 Peter 1:12b The word “present” does not refer to “today’s” truth, as though truth is evolving, but “present” as in “to be near.” Jesus said, the Father is...
Before I share Paul’s gospel, I want to let everyone know, that Randy and Edie Nelson will be with us at the Wednesday service and Clarice Fluitt will be with our women for “Choose Jesus” Conference, this Friday night and Saturday morning. Randy and Edie minister in...
Prodigals Last Sunday, we placed the names of prodigals in baskets on the altar, in obedience to our Lord’s leading in prayer on Wednesdays. “Bring My sons from afar, and my daughters from the ends of the earth – everyone who is called by My name, whom I have created...
I love our corporate prayer on Wednesdays. I discover things there that I would not have in my own prayer time, because Jesus is in our midst. For the past several weeks, there has been a call to the prodigals to come home. Several times we have found ourselves in...
