For me it has become all about connection with my spirituality. Jesus has made it clear that my spirituality is in my hands. It is all about intentionality. What is it I want, and what will it take to get me there? I do not want to be passive. I choose not to be an excuse maker. I want to be a warrior. Knowing where I want to go and willing to prepare and engage in the good fight. Consider Paul’s relationship with Timothy, his “son in the faith.”
“This command I entrust to you, Timothy, my son, in accordance with the prophecies previously made concerning you, that by them you fight the good fight, 19 keeping faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and suffered shipwreck in regard to their faith.” 1 Timothy 1:18-19
“But flee from these things, you man of God, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance and gentleness. Fight the good fight of faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called, and you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.” 1 Timothy 6:11,12
“For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith; in the future there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day; and not only to me, but also to all who have loved His appearing.” 2 Timothy 4:6-8
This comes from Jesus:
“So Jesus was saying to those Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.” John 8:31-32
This is where I choose to live. But life can be so annoyingly distracting, right?
Kingdom Mornings may be helpful to you if you feel similarly. Each effort will talk about our connection with our King and His Kingdom, making us engaged and useful to His purposes through His Church. We will:
√ Consider a Psalm
√ Correlate and talk about some of Jesus Words
√ Offer some related links for our further meditation and pursuit
√ Join in praying to our King concerning the war in which we find ourselves
Join in let me know your thoughts week by week at [email protected].
Should be fun! And I know it will be good for my heart as well.
Dave Nadler
Woven Threads
Closer than a brother
“Your words were found and I ate (devoured) them, and Your words became for me a joy and the delight of my heart; for I have been called by Your name, O LORD God of hosts.” Jeremiah 15
And Jesus said to them, “Therefore every scribe who has become a disciple of the kingdom of heaven is like a head of a household, who brings out of his treasure things new and old.” Matthew 13:52