Even self-made men know that they wouldn’t have made it by themselves. The rule of God is based on the subjects of the kingdom being there to support each other. Love for the king is evident in the love for the neighbour. That kind of rule states clearly that we’re there to serve each other. […]
Read More Who Rules? Served to ServeThe King was in the wilderness. What an odd place for a King to be. The title and position tends to have images of a his own extravagant palace or in some wondrously decked King’s gardens. But nope, the King, led by the Spirit, is out in the wilderness. After 40 days without food, the […]
Read More King Jesus Says – Live By Every Word God SaysIt irked me to be honest. Not just about everyone else – it was a stick in me as well. Christians in some circles make a big deal about this verse, Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I […]
Read More King Jesus Says – A Series StarterIt’s someone else’s fault or it’s your responsibility. Apparently those are the choices. When it’s someone else’s fault, when it’s out of your control, then there is plenty of justification to point out someone else to blame. Things happen to you. You barely have any control. Something good happens – well what a timely stroke […]
Read More Who Rules? No Go for the Ego?They want your vote. A vote for them is a vote for change. A vote for them is a vote for things getting better. A vote for them is a vote for the ones who listen and respond decisively to provide what you know is needed for a better world. You vote for them and […]
Read More Who Rules? You Can’s Vote For ThisTrust is a remarkable quality to exercise. Giving someone or something a great deal of confidence in a given matter or area of life to produce a desired outcome is not something to belittle or easily dismiss. It’s amazing seeing that exercise of trust when a small child will play with a parent and fall […]
Read More Who Rules? You Can Trust GodHe leads and rules by example. He cares for those He leads and gives His life for them. He leads them through dark situations and keeps them on track as He leads them through. He leads them to places of restoration and nourishment. He does all this in the knowledge that those He leads will […]
Read More Who Rules? For Peace SakeRighteousness, peace and joy. Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness and self-control. Humility, affinity, meekness, hunger for righteousness, merciful, purity, peacem-making. If someone said that they could create and cultivate a community based on these values, would this be of interest to you? If someone said that they would embody, express and empower […]
Read More Who Rules? A Matter of ValueOne story is very familiar throughout history. The child was born in poverty. His parents worked hard, but never seemed to escape the grip. The child saw how there were those who were far better off and took advantage of those like his parents. Before long as the child becomes a man, he understands that […]
Read More Who Rules? Which Story?What they found unnerving and somewhat intimidating as well as fascinating and intriguing was how He spoke as one who had authority. Not only did He speak as though He was one who could command and expect the appropriate response, they marveled how He would go about exercising this as much over the elements of […]
Read More Who Rules? By Force or By Faith?
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