When Jesus calls people to follow Him , it is not just a 'nice idea' on His behalf , it actually is a serious , loving invitation to 'come follow Jesus' and start investing into the Kingdom of God as opposed to living for our own kingdoms.
Have a read of Luke 9:57-62.....this is very potent as you will see when you read . Some have said to me that they actually think this is 'harsh' , but as you understand what Jesus is asking and then the reponses then you will begin to realise what the claims of Jesus mean in your life .
Verse 59 of Luke 9 tells us that this man responded with "...FIRST , let me go and bury my father."
Read Jesus' response to this request and reflect.
Secondly read the response of another to Jesus' call in verse 61''...BUT FIRST let me go back and say good - bye to my family.''
Read Jesus' response to that request and reflect.
Do you realise that in both instances there was a definite response to Jesus ' call with a 'yes' ...BUT FIRST......
You see Jesus is requiring that when we follow Him that there are actually no other challenging ''FIRSTS'' in our conditional obedience . You see the Lord Jesus does require that we love Him supremely with ALL OUR HEART , ALL OUR SOULS AND ALL OUR MIGHT, and that when He says 'come, follow me ' ....our only valid response must be an uncompromising ''YES''...''YES''..."YES".
Why because we love Him more than our own lives.
Praying for you today.
MARNEY
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
IT WILL ALWAYS BE ALL ABOUT JESUS
Today dear friends I want to remind you that Jesus loves you , calls you and longs for you to allow Him to reveal His perfect plan for your life.
So many people get caught up , distracted , diverted , overwhelmed by circumstances of life, that they often do not see that actually our lives are at their very best when we live to glorify Jesus, day by day .
I have many conversations with people about being obedient to the will of God in their lives and I gently tell them that actually whatever the Lord is asking of them He will provide the grace , power , and strength that is required for His claims upon their lives.
Today if you are wrestling with doing & being God's person......can I lovingly remind you that actually your life will be at a good place when you remember that it will always be ALL ABOUT JESUS ......and the rest mere DETAIL !
Praying for you today .
JOHN 15:16
'YOU DID NOT CHOOSE ME, BUT I CHOSE YOU AND APPOINTED YOU TO GO AND BEAR FRUIT- FRUIT THAT WILL LAST."
So many people get caught up , distracted , diverted , overwhelmed by circumstances of life, that they often do not see that actually our lives are at their very best when we live to glorify Jesus, day by day .
I have many conversations with people about being obedient to the will of God in their lives and I gently tell them that actually whatever the Lord is asking of them He will provide the grace , power , and strength that is required for His claims upon their lives.
Today if you are wrestling with doing & being God's person......can I lovingly remind you that actually your life will be at a good place when you remember that it will always be ALL ABOUT JESUS ......and the rest mere DETAIL !
Praying for you today .
JOHN 15:16
'YOU DID NOT CHOOSE ME, BUT I CHOSE YOU AND APPOINTED YOU TO GO AND BEAR FRUIT- FRUIT THAT WILL LAST."
Sunday, January 17, 2010
WHAT WILL YOU DO IN 2010 TO CHANGE THE WORLD?
Back in the saddle for 2010 and praising Jesus for the privilege & opportunity. My challenge today is short & sweet : What will you do in this year that changes this world for good not evil, for Jesus' glory not self-promotion, for the lost not your personal comfort ?
The fact remains that the world still needs changing so I am asking what specifically are you called to do for Jesus this year ?
Having asked that question ,when will that happen and how will you put this plan into operation?
Jesus call is as compelling this year as it was last year and I for one will not compromise or sell out to a dwarfed goal or CALLING !
Jesus bless you this day and (by the way) I have never stopped praying for you each .
God's grace and power .
MARNEY
The fact remains that the world still needs changing so I am asking what specifically are you called to do for Jesus this year ?
Having asked that question ,when will that happen and how will you put this plan into operation?
Jesus call is as compelling this year as it was last year and I for one will not compromise or sell out to a dwarfed goal or CALLING !
Jesus bless you this day and (by the way) I have never stopped praying for you each .
God's grace and power .
MARNEY
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