In a world where gaining power and holding onto power seems to be the toxic example of many global leaders, there is one person who bucks this trend. 1 Sam 23:16-17 Is there something that God may be asking you to surrender today? Jonathan, the crown prince of Israel and rightful heir to his father Saul’s throne, stands as one of Scripture’s most beautiful examples of how to let go of power. Though he was a mighty warrior and the expected successor to the kingdom, Jonathan re

At the end of human history there will be judgement. 1 Samual 16:7 'But God said, ‘Not him! People look at the outward appearance, but I look at the heart’.' While it is true that those of us who are saved by grace have the righteousness of Christ, it does seem that our deeds and actions do matter. As in the parable of the sheep and goats, and 1 Cor 3:12-14. I'm glad I'm not the judge. I had a friend, now passed away, who taught me a lot about generosity. At the time he was

What is your next step as part of God’s mission? Philippians 1:6 Never underestimate the effect of your 'little' part in God’s mission when you step out with Him. In 1858, a Sunday School teacher, Mr Kimball, led a shoe clerk Dwight L. Moody to give his life to Christ. Moody became an evangelist who awakened evangelistic zeal in the heart of Fredrick B. Meyer, pastor of a small church. FB Meyer brought to Christ J. Wilbur Chapman. Chapman, engaged in YMCA work, employed Billy

Maybe your idea of mission is this—it is my responsibility to convince people that they need to follow Jesus. It’s up to me to save them otherwise they will go to hell. Maybe in your mind it is so overwhelming that you can’t live up to that responsibility. Acts 1:8b The Spirit empowers us and works on people’s hearts to surrender their lives to Christ. Let me help us understand mission— it starts from knowing God’s love for us, and that love empowering us to share about Jesus