God’s transitions require obedience as we choose to follow His will rather than our own. Jesus describes God’s will as the narrow road. Matthew 7:13 “You can enter God’s Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose that way. 14 But the gateway …
A new beginning requires an ending, as we can see in the lives of Peter, James, and John, when Jesus called them to be His disciples. When Jesus called Peter, his decision to follow Him wasn’t merely an addition to his life; it was a radical reorientation that required him to leave behind his entire …
Don’t be startled by God’s call because He is always working in our lives in ways we are not aware of. Noah was going about his life when God called him to build an ark to save his family from the flood. Moses was a simple Shepherd in the Sinai desert when God called …
Jesus sees the potential in the empty or what seems unusable. Likewise, our lives might seem void or insignificant, but God sees what we can’t. Jesus is like a sculptor seeing the potential of an uncut stone. In many ways, we are that uncut stone waiting for the master to shape and mold us. As …
Leaving something behind to follow Jesus is a difficult step of faith. We can become attached to our lives as we know them and not want to change. In His infinite wisdom, the Lord knows what we must leave behind to follow Him. I worked in engineering for many years but had to leave my …
Following God changes our priorities is shown repeatedly as the good news of Jesus transforms people. Jesus transformed a friend who, earlier in her life, was a drug addict headed for destruction. Now a recovered drug addict, she is a successful nurse and speaks on the transformation that Jesus can do in your life. You …
Fishing for people is one of the greatest gifts the Lord can give us. I am always amazed the Lord involves us in His work, especially fishing for people. Jesus loved being around fishermen and fishing. Peter may have been an experienced fisherman, but Jesus was more knowledgeable about fishing because he made them. Jesus …
When we feel unworthy, we may smile and act as if everything is okay, even if we aren’t. I wonder how negative, destructive thoughts tell many that they are not worthy. Sometimes these thoughts of not being worthy go back to childhood when someone close to us said we did not measure up. Unfortunately, …
Learning from Jesus is transforming as we put His word into practice. Take a moment and think about how the Lord’s word has affected you. Perhaps you didn’t even realize it was changing you. I remember doing a weekly Bible with one of my friends and those he employed in his small business. We would …
You are drawn to God’s word by the Holy Spirit. Sometimes when people are desperate, they are drawn to God’s word. A Bible may have laid dormant in a home or hotel room is now opened, declaring the Good News of Jesus. At other times believers are comforted by His word during trial. The …