Isaac went to great lengths to avoid conflict. Until Abimelech busted him having a poolside cuddle, Isaac had been pretending that Rebekah was his sister. When the Philistines plugged up his wells, Isaac moved on and dug bigger wells (Genesis 26:1-33). For some, avoiding … [Read more...] about A Jolly Good Dust Up
Prayer
Jesus, Ask and Receive
Back in Matthew 6:33, Jesus said, "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." The Kingdom of God and righteousness of God are not mystical entities. They have content, they have substance. They look like something in … [Read more...] about Jesus, Ask and Receive
Jesus, The Battle for Mercy
The first request in the Lord's prayer is a call to war. In order for the Kingdom of God to come, your kingdom must go. Surrender or defeat, these are our options. This is the kind of defeat that Christians are called to pray for. The kind that brings about the triumph of … [Read more...] about Jesus, The Battle for Mercy
Jesus, Your Reward
The Bible affirms that the pursuit of rewards is good. It also teaches us that the desire for approval is a good and right motivation. We should desire to be approved of. When Jesus said, “Seek ye first the Kingdom and all these things will be added unto you...” He was … [Read more...] about Jesus, Your Reward