In Matthew 6:5-8, Jesus saw fit to caution the disciples about the pitfalls of public prayer and he had no problem pointing to a specific example of it in the public prayers of the Pharisees. We, on the other hand, would be hard pressed to find (or admit to), a single instance of … [Read more...] about Prayer
Prayer
Pray for them that Keep Watch
A servant of the gospel has a simple task. Shepherd the flock that is among you (1 Peter 5:2). Simple, but often overwhelming in practice. If the current chaos that God has sent upon the world is stress-testing the saints, then how much more those called to guide, guard and … [Read more...] about Pray for them that Keep Watch
A Jolly Good Dust Up
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
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