The Paradox Of Peace
The Paradox Of Peace
What does it mean when Jesus said “I didn’t come to bring peace, but a sword.”? We think of peace as a feeling, or the absence of turmoil, or the ability to be calm in the most turbulent waters of life. That’s part of it. If Jesus really is the Prince Of Peace, maybe the sword He brings is to cut out and destroy the things in us the bring fear, anxiety and death. Maybe it’s as we allow Him to bring a spiritual “sword” to our life that we actually carry more of His presence, which is peace, in our lives.
The Lion And The Lamb
The Lion And The Lamb
Jesus is described in many different ways throughout the Bible, and two of them in Revelation 5 are as the Lion of the Tribe of Judah and the Lamb that was slain. But what does it really mean, and who cares? These two names of Jesus point to two different sides of Jesus’ character that can literally change your life, your relationships and your future.
We're Not Fighting Alone
We're Not Fighting Alone
Often we think that our spiritual authority is tied to what we’ve done, how we’re doing more of the right things and less of the wrong things. That isn’t true. Our spiritual authority comes from the truth that we are adopted as sons and daughters of the Father. He is the basis of our authority because He purchased our freedom through the death and resurrection of Jesus. All we need to do, is walk in it.
The Power Of Praise
The Power Of Praise
One of the reasons that we spend so much time living a defeated life is that we fail to understand or practice the power of praise. Time after time in the bible God demonstrated that when we praise Him for who He is and what He’s done, when we declare our gratitude and proclaim His faithfulness, He works in the spiritual realm to bring victory, freedom and revelation. Worship has the power to change the atmosphere in your life, your work, your family and your city.
Don't Worry I've Got This
Don't Worry I've Got This
Do you really believe that God has the ability to do the things you are asking him to do? Sometime we don’t believe because we don’t take time to behold. The word behold means to stand amazed and in awe. Are you making the decision to take the time to intentionally reflect on how good God has been in your life? Sometimes we lack awe and wonder because we don’t take time to behold what God has done in our lives.