Matthew 28:19 The number twelve is used 187 times in the Bible. In most cases it is represented as the number of perfection and authority. And during His ministry on earth Jesus, "...summoned those whom He Himself wanted, and they came to Him. And He appointed twelve so that He could send them out to… Continue reading March 29th – Matthew 28:19
Tag: Answering God’s Call
March 21st – 1 Corinthians 1:26
1 Corinthians 1:26 Do you feel unusable by God? Think you’re too broken, dirty, and wicked to accomplish any good for the Lord? God’s not looking for perfect people to accomplish His goals. In fact, He doesn’t need our help at all. Instead He gives us the blessing of being used by Him. And whether… Continue reading March 21st – 1 Corinthians 1:26
January 31st – Matthew 9:9
Matthew 9:9 Each of the men Jesus called to be disciples, never once hesitated to follow Him. They didn’t take time to try and clean up their lives. They didn’t take time to wean themselves off the trappings of the world. And they didn’t take time to let go of the people and things of… Continue reading January 31st – Matthew 9:9
December 31st – Matthew 9:9
Matthew 9:9 When Levi the tax collector was at his booth in the city, a man came up to him and said, “Follow Me!” Without a second thought Levi got up, walked out, and immediately began following the man. In that single moment, Levi chose to leave everything behind. He gave up his wealth, influence,… Continue reading December 31st – Matthew 9:9
September 22nd – 2 Timothy 2:15
2 Timothy 2:15 Paul was all about winning souls for Jesus. Though he was imprisoned, shipwrecked, stoned, and left for dead, Paul never lost his faith, or desire to please God. I want that kind of boldness. To have the heart of a lion, fearlessly responding to God's calling regardless of the circumstances. Because sadly,… Continue reading September 22nd – 2 Timothy 2:15
September 1st – Jeremiah 1:17
Jeremiah 1:17 Jeremiah faithfully served God for over forty years. But when he first heard the Lord’s call, Jeremiah did like many of us do, he questioned God. After all there was no way such a young man could go out and be the voice of the Lord! So fearfully Jeremiah cried out, “Alas, Lord… Continue reading September 1st – Jeremiah 1:17
There Must Be Some Mistaken – Jeremiah 1
Jeremiah 1 Jeremiah, often called the weeping prophet, was the author of the books of Jeremiah and Lamentations. The son of Hilkiah, Jeremiah was a Levitical priest from the small village of Anathoth in the land of Benjamin. The Lord called Jeremiah to deliver prophecies to the unrepentant people of Judah. He warned them of… Continue reading There Must Be Some Mistaken – Jeremiah 1
May 21st – Judges 5:31
Judges 5:31 Tired of being persecuted by the Canaanites, the people cried out to God for a deliverer. When Barak was afraid to answer God's call, Deborah, a prophetess and judge of Israel, stepped up to the plate. And under His direction, her plan of attack resulted in the defeat of Canaan and it’s king.… Continue reading May 21st – Judges 5:31
Isaiah 41:10
Isaiah 41:10 After following Moses for forty years, it became Joshua’s turn to lead over two million people. And not just any people, God’s chosen people. But Moses left some sage advice to calm the fears of both Joshua and us. When we get a calling by God, don’t be afraid. Because when He gives… Continue reading Isaiah 41:10
Here Am I, Send Me! – Isaiah 6
Isaiah 6 The Bible teaches about many prophets. Men and women anointed to be used by God in awesome ways. But far from enjoying peaceful, easy living, God’s prophets were often despised, persecuted, and imprisoned. And the messages they brought, hated and disregarded. Many suffered tragic, violent deaths. Yet they still stayed true to revealing… Continue reading Here Am I, Send Me! – Isaiah 6
