John 1:29-51
Inspired thots:
1) It seems to me that John the Baptist did not really know Jesus, yet there is an expectation of Him. John may not recognise Jesus physically, but he was 'informed' (v33) to look for the sign of proving who Jesus is. He believed it and kept alert to note it.
Thus, it is important to be informed and keep alert so that I will not 'miss the boat'.
When John the Baptist does the will of God, Jesus appears! (v31)
~> when God's will is performed, things happen. I may not be aware or know for sure what it is I should be looking out for, but at the right time, I will know, as God's spirit leads.
2) Man is curious by nature. (v37) Discovery is important. It impacts life. Be wise then to the Right and Good discoveries in your life.
3) Man is quite judgmental. (v46) I thought there was nothing for me too at Lahad Datu (Nov 08) but God was there to minister to me.
Dont 'write off' God in your own wisdom or knowledge. Man does not know all.
4) Jesus is always SO kind; HE gets jeered and sneered... but He does not reciprocate.
Although Nathanael spoke badly of Jesus, Jesus spoke kindly of him. What a contrast. what a lesson!
A daily time out with the Lord Jesus, to hear Him speak to ME. I am asking the Lord to share HIS thoughts with ME, to teach me more about Himself, and how I can be drawn closer to Him... for 'His thoughts are not my thoughts and neither are His ways my ways' Isaiah 55:8,9. This blog is not a theological exegesis. This blog is to record down the INSIGHTS & INSPIRATIONS of God's Word to me; speaking LIFE into my life for Abundant life! :)
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Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Birds of the same feather flock together
Matthew 10:23-42
Inspired thots:
Everyone is a follower... Question is: WHO does each follow?
1. Like begets like.
a) the student is (to be) like his teacher. The servant his master. Even the demons, the devil. (v24,25)
b) How important to choose the RIGHT leader!
The leader sets the example. The leader casts the influence. The leader shows the path.
c) My choice of my leader determines my destiny!
2. There can only be ONE leader in my life.
a) To BE like my leader (teacher, master), my focus must not be divided. Therefore, my choice of leader can only be one!
b) Once a leader is chosen to be in one's life,
~> the leader must be ACKNOWLEDGED. (v32) Disciples must declare their Teacher/Master (leader). The outside world will want to compare and match the disciples to their leaders.
~> the leader must be RECEIVED totally by the disciple (v40). It is not possible to be a 'silent' or 'secret' disciple.
~> the leader demands LOYALTY (v38). A disciple cannot be a disciple inwardly only but outwardly through works and speech.
~> the leader is to be held in the HIGHEST ESTEEM, above anyone or anything in the disciple's life. It is a high calling to be a disciple, especially when the leader is great!
Inspired thots:
Everyone is a follower... Question is: WHO does each follow?
1. Like begets like.
a) the student is (to be) like his teacher. The servant his master. Even the demons, the devil. (v24,25)
b) How important to choose the RIGHT leader!
The leader sets the example. The leader casts the influence. The leader shows the path.
c) My choice of my leader determines my destiny!
2. There can only be ONE leader in my life.
a) To BE like my leader (teacher, master), my focus must not be divided. Therefore, my choice of leader can only be one!
b) Once a leader is chosen to be in one's life,
~> the leader must be ACKNOWLEDGED. (v32) Disciples must declare their Teacher/Master (leader). The outside world will want to compare and match the disciples to their leaders.
~> the leader must be RECEIVED totally by the disciple (v40). It is not possible to be a 'silent' or 'secret' disciple.
~> the leader demands LOYALTY (v38). A disciple cannot be a disciple inwardly only but outwardly through works and speech.
~> the leader is to be held in the HIGHEST ESTEEM, above anyone or anything in the disciple's life. It is a high calling to be a disciple, especially when the leader is great!
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