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That’s My King // Carey Dyer
The story of Christ’s birth is full of worship. Mary’s response to the news (Luke 11:46-47), the angels who appeared to the shepherds (Luke 2:13-14), the shepherds’ after visiting the baby (Luke 2:20), Simeon in the temple (Luke 2:28-32), Anna’s testimony (Luke 2:38), and the three wise men (Matt. 2:9-11) – all throughout the story of the incarnation, people responded in praise and worship. When we realize that God Himself has entered humanity, when we gain a proper estimation of our position in front of a Holy God – true worship is the correct response. So let’s open the gifts, enjoy the family gatherings, eat all the goodies; for those things have their place for sure. But in the midst of it all, may we gather with other believers or even get alone with the Lord [...]
Take Refuge in Him // Carey Dyer
I came across a great reminder in scripture today, and it gave me one more thing to be grateful for during this Thanksgiving season. Rom. 8:26-27 – “In the same way the Spirit also helps us in our weakness, because we do not know what to pray for as we should, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with inexpressible groanings. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because he intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.” What a comfort! When we don’t even know how or what to pray, the Holy Spirit intercedes for us; and He always prays according to the will of God. Sometimes our grief, pain, or lack of understanding is so deep that all we can do is lay prostrate in His presence [...]
The Perversion of Sin // Malcolm Yarnell
At first, this might seem an odd way of encouraging you but read it all the way to the end! Both human persons and societies are perverted by sin. “Our fathers sinned and are no more, and we bear their iniquities” (Lam. 5:7). The individual person remains ultimately responsible for his or her own sins (Ezek. 18:20). At the final judgment, we must account for our works. National sins are manifested in history, as is often divine judgment through providence. The gospel brings both personal and social change. Christians remain responsible for both personal sanctification and social flourishing. True faith is alive and not static. “You see that faith was active together with his works, and by works, faith was made complete” (Jam. 2:22). In the New Jerusalem, the reign of sin will cease. “Then I heard [...]
Abound or Abide? // Mark Forrest
One of my favorite parts of The Iliad is when Odysseus navigates a narrow passage with a lethal rock on one side and a fatal whirlpool on the other. Steering between Scylla and Charybdis has been part of our vocabulary ever since. In my relationship with the Lord, I have my own Scylla and Charybdis to navigate, but their names are "Abound" and "Abide." I want to abound. "Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, be steadfast and immovable; always abounding fully in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain" (1 Corinthians 15.58). I want to experience such a level of motivation that sometimes when I think about the work of the LORD it keeps me awake at night. But on the other side of my life [...]
Rejoice // Carey Dyer
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your graciousness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. ~Phil 4:4-7 It’s important to note that Paul isn’t saying everything will be great all the time. Our choice to praise God and rejoice doesn’t always mean our circumstances will be perfect. As a matter of fact, sometimes we choose to praise God in spite of how things are going in life. And look what this eventually leads to – the peace of God. Let’s choose to praise Him and rejoice in who He is – even when times [...]
