And as for those who are skilled in their work, they will be recognized and invited to serve kings rather than regular folk. – Proverbs 22:29 Be so good they can’t ignore you. That’s the brilliant advice given by comedian Steve Martin. It’s the title of an excellent book by Cal Newport. It’s also the …
Monthly Archives: July 2016
Nothing just happens
We are assured and know that [God being a partner in their labor] all things work togetherand are [fitting into a plan] for good to and for those who love God and are called according to [His] design and purpose. – Romans 8:28 Nobody accidentally shoots a 150 million budget movie and markets it all …
Take it off
David strapped on Saul’s sword outside the armor and then discovered he could not move because he was not used to the restrictions of the weighty armor. David: I’m not used to these things. How can I attack an enemy when I can’t even walk? So he removed every bit of Saul’s armor. He would fight …
Overnight success (and failure)
“Yes, I’m on my way! I’ll be there soon! I’m bringing my payroll with me. I’ll pay all people in full for their life’s work. – Revelation 22:12 Thousands of years later, “I’ll be there soon” looks strange to 21st Century eyes of flesh. But to the Spirit Being, it makes perfect sense. It’s the difference …
Yes
For however many promises God has made, they all find their “Yes” in connection with him; that is why it is through him that we say the “Amen” when we give glory to God. – 2 Corinthians 1:20 No matter how many people or events have told you “no” or “later”, in Christ the answer …
Reach out and touch someone
‘Call to me and I will answer you. I’ll tell you marvelous and wondrous things that you could never figure out on your own.’ – Jeremiah 33:3 Connection. That’s the most powerful and scariest opportunity we have at this point in history. Right now, you have in your hands the ability to reach out to billions …
It isn’t Ishmael
Then Abraham said to God, “Why not let Ishmael be my heir?” – Genesis 17:18 Ishmael exists, Ishmael makes sense, and Ishmael even means “God listens”. But Ishmael wasn’t what God had promised. Everything God promises comes to pass, no matter how much He appears to have forgotten about them or missed the mark. And …
Look again
Eternal One (to Samuel): Take no notice of his looks or his height. He is not the one, for the Eternal One does not pay attention to what humans value. Humans only care about the external appearance, but the Eternal considers the inner character. – 1 Samuel 16:7 On the outside, you see darkness, chaos, …
Your greatest strength
But he replied, “My kindness is all you need. My power is strongest when you are weak.” So if Christ keeps giving me his power, I will gladly brag about how weak I am. – 2 Corinthians 12:9 ..is your weakness. Because when it comes to the power of God, the weaker you are, the …
Taste and see
Taste and see that the Lord is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him! – Psalm 34:8 Taste. “Perceive or experience the flavour of.” The best thing to do when your soul is hungry…is to taste the food that’s staring back at you on your plate. The greatest gift that God …