If walking with God was categorized like college courses, I think I’ve moved past level 101 by now. I might even be presumptive enough to say I’m in 301, but just as soon as I claim something like that, God might say “Well then, little wise one, time for a pop quiz or comprehensive exam!”
I HAVE learned a lot in these 43 years so far, about 38 of those actually on the path with Jesus. I’ve been thinking today about some of the lessons I’ve learned most recently: Continue reading
Lose your life to find it. (Matt. 10:38-40)
Die to live. (Romans 6:3-5)
Leaders should behave like servants. (Luke 22:26)
Rejoice when things are going wrong, in hard times. (Romans 5:3)
Last is really first. (Mark 9:35)
Love the haters. (Matt. 5:44)
Being God’s servant is the only way to true freedom. (I Peter 2:16)
When I’m weak, I’m actually strong. (II Cor. 12:10)
Do you see the trend here? Following Jesus feels as if we’re walking backwards; especially when we look around at the rest of the world and the way they’re walking and living their lives. Living within the boundaries God sets, however, actually gives us freedom – to enjoy a better, guilt-free, peace-filled life. It would be one thing to walk this way if we never saw the other way. Continue reading
Along the Narrow Path 