- This is part of a series on the theme of commitment. – The ultimate basis for security and significance in life relates to commitment (security) and to how long something will last (significance). In these six verses, God provides for his people a sense of both security and significance – a sure word [...]
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28Mar11
The Restoration of All Things
God of glory, in wisdom You have made the heavens and the earth, and nothing is too difficult for You. You rule over the cosmos with its hundreds of billions of galaxies and hold all things together. You created all things for your good pleasure, and the heavens proclaim Your glory, majesty and greatness. Your [...]
25Mar11
The God Who Commits
- This is part of a series on the theme of commitment. – Douglas Rumford makes a profound statement in his book SoulShaping. He writes, “We make our commitments, then our commitments make us. Once they are chosen, many other choices follow as a matter of course.”[1] Once we commit to follow Jesus, many [...]
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24Mar11
Rational and Willing Response
- This is part of a series on the theme of commitment. – Christians acknowledge one and only one atonement sacrifice: Jesus himself. But we engage in perpetual sacrifices of celebration and thanksgiving to the God who has saved us. While it is true that we offer God our talents, abilities and money, the [...]
Lord of all things, Your sovereign will and purposes cannot be thwarted by human or demonic opposition. You revealed to Your prophets the things that were to come, and You have been working in history to bring these things to pass just as You predicted and promised. May I have a growing sense of confidence [...]
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17Mar11
Walking in Holy Anticipation
Father, may I grow in my desire to love and honor Your name in all things. I want to be faithful to You in this fallen world and not be lured away by cheap substitutes and futile hopes. I will fix my hope completely on the grace that will be brought to Your people at [...]
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15Mar11
The Sympathetic Leader
- This is the conclusion of a series on the theme of servant leadership. – In his exalted heavenly position, as in his humble earthly role, Jesus leads by serving. He sits at the Father’s right hand, exalted above all other beings. Yet his concern and passion is for the good of his followers. He [...]
10Mar11
Leadership by Serving
- This is part of a series on the theme of servant leadership. – The pages of human history are stained with the disastrous consequences experienced by people who have misused their privileges of power, wealth, exceptional intelligence, strength or honor. From Samson to Solomon, our fallen race has been unable to use these gifts [...]
- This is part of a series on the theme of servant leadership. – The scene in Revelation 5 opened with John grieving deeply because it appeared that no one would be able to deal with God’s wrath against the sin of humanity, to break the seals, unveiling the mystery of the consummation of all [...]
Lord of history, Your name is to be blessed and exalted forever. Your dominion is everlasting and Your kingdom endures from generation to generation. Wisdom and power belong to You and You rule over all the times and the epochs of human history. It is You who removes kings and establishes kings, and no one [...]
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