"We are asking God that you may see things, as it were, from his point of view..." Colossians 1:9
No matter how insignificant you may feel, the truth is that you are included in God's big story. Your name is written into His universal epic. One day, when the whole story is unfolded in eternity, you will see what part you have played in the eternal scheme of things.
Trust that the Casting Director has given you a role that highlights not only your special talents and individuality but, more important, the way in which divine grace is at work in your life.
Just to be part of God's great epic, to be caught up in the narrative He is telling, is one of the highest privileges afforded any human being.
Drop your anchor into the depths of this reassuring and encouraging revelation. In the strongest currents of life it will, I promise, help to hold you fast.
My Father and my God, how can i ever sufficiently thank You for the priceless privilege of telling in my own voice Your story? Help me from this day forward to see all things from Your point of view. In Jesus' name. Amen.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Every Day with Jesus on 30/10/08 - How do I get in?
"I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again." John 3:3
We must invite those who do not know Jesus Christ to become part of His story. Every Day with Jesus is read by people who are interested in Christian things but have not yet commited themselves to Jesus.We must invite those people who are not yet included in God's salvation story to enter into it.
How do we enter into a relationship with God and become part of His eternal epic? The answer is: We enter into a personal relationship with God through His Son Jesus by being what the Bible calls "born again". The necessity of the new birth is spoken of throughout the New Testament.
We divide people into races, sexes, nationalities, the rich and the poor, the educated and the uneducated, but Jesus divided all men and women into only 2 classes: the once born and the twice born.
If you already kow Jesus Christ, if you have been born again, you are in the kingdom of God, and if you are not, then you are not in His kingdom.
If you have not been born again, I invite you now to open your heart to God and His Son Jesus Christ. Say the following prayer and you will receive the new birth as countless multitudes down the ages have done. You will be born again.
Heavenly Father, I want to be part of your story. I come to You now to be born again. I surrender everything to You - my whole life, my heart..everything. Accept me and make me Your child. In Jesus' name I pray.
We must invite those who do not know Jesus Christ to become part of His story. Every Day with Jesus is read by people who are interested in Christian things but have not yet commited themselves to Jesus.We must invite those people who are not yet included in God's salvation story to enter into it.
How do we enter into a relationship with God and become part of His eternal epic? The answer is: We enter into a personal relationship with God through His Son Jesus by being what the Bible calls "born again". The necessity of the new birth is spoken of throughout the New Testament.
We divide people into races, sexes, nationalities, the rich and the poor, the educated and the uneducated, but Jesus divided all men and women into only 2 classes: the once born and the twice born.
If you already kow Jesus Christ, if you have been born again, you are in the kingdom of God, and if you are not, then you are not in His kingdom.
If you have not been born again, I invite you now to open your heart to God and His Son Jesus Christ. Say the following prayer and you will receive the new birth as countless multitudes down the ages have done. You will be born again.
Heavenly Father, I want to be part of your story. I come to You now to be born again. I surrender everything to You - my whole life, my heart..everything. Accept me and make me Your child. In Jesus' name I pray.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Every day with Jesus on 29/10/08 - A transcendent drama
'Surely it was for my benefit that I suffered such anguish.' Isaiah 38:17
A good part of our life has been spent listening to people's stories. We have discovered that people can tell their story in many different ways. Some tell it as if it is a comedy. Others tell it as a tragedy while others talk about their lives in terms of a transcendent(inspiring) drama.
They recount the things that have happened to them with the clear awareness that a loving God has allowed them to pass through these things for a purpose. We have to recognise that in allowing accident to take place, God had a purpose for our life that has touched the lives of millions.
Father, I am on the spot. How would I tell my story? As a comedy, a tragedy, an irony or a divine drama? Please help me think this matter through today. In Christ's name I pray. Amen.
A good part of our life has been spent listening to people's stories. We have discovered that people can tell their story in many different ways. Some tell it as if it is a comedy. Others tell it as a tragedy while others talk about their lives in terms of a transcendent(inspiring) drama.
They recount the things that have happened to them with the clear awareness that a loving God has allowed them to pass through these things for a purpose. We have to recognise that in allowing accident to take place, God had a purpose for our life that has touched the lives of millions.
Father, I am on the spot. How would I tell my story? As a comedy, a tragedy, an irony or a divine drama? Please help me think this matter through today. In Christ's name I pray. Amen.
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