I know that I live under a political rock but this is interesting to me. A 26-year old Penecostal pastor has been appointed to the head the Faith Office. While the choice is not necessarily surprising, I am interested in the response from the evangelical church and other non-Penecostal denominations. This is a person we should all be praying for every day!
HT: Christian Post
There is way too much going on in my life for my to stop capturing my thoughts, my questions, my challenges. God is doing some amazing things around me and I feel led to talk to my friends about that some more. Hopefully, some of you will find this informative.
Matthew 28:18-20
18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
My goal isn’t to do an exegetical analysis of the “great commission” but to challenge people to pray about global missions. How often do I sit in the comfort of my home and not consider the persecution and turmoil other people are experiencing around the global for the cause of Christ. God’s Word tells us that we should expect to meet persecution. In fact, we should even rejoice in it!
I have heard some (including John Piper) say that there are “go’ers” and “send’ers” — not everyone is called to be a missionary. However, we are all called to obedience to God’s Word and His word says that we are to make disciples of all nations. I would encourage and challenge anyone who reads this to prayerfully consider what impact you personally are being called by God to have with respect to global missions.
In the interest of spurring on your research, I offer a couple of links (this is not even close to an exhaustive list) that might help you get plugged into reliable and Christ-center organizations focused on reaching the nations with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
I bought Lecrae’s latest CD, “Rebel” last night. Excellent tracks! I really enjoy the mix between solid theology and the beats being laid down. I thought it was well worth the spend and certainly worth the listen! A couple of people in the office are interested in hearing the songs so I hope to share with them from the iPhone tomorrow. My desire is that people would overhear me playing the music and it would strike an interest with them. From there, the Spirit can lead the conversation!
I also watched an interview with Lacrae and Mark Driscoll of Mars Hill Church. The interview covered Lecrae’s background and testimony as well as the reason he and 116 Clique are doing what they are doing. It is an amazing ministry and great to see them accomplishing the work of God… check it out!
The LORD disciplines those whom are in His family. He disciplines like a father to his son. God disciplines us because He loves us. His discipline is a blessing to us and teaches us, moreover reinforces with us, His law. He has done this since the beginning of time and He continues to do this today. He is the God of yesterday, today and tomorrow.
God will not forsake His people. He has made a covenant with them and He will honor that covenant. Our God keeps His promises. He does not say one thing and then do another (like man). He will not leave His chosen family — the believers and saved souls. God provides blessings for those whom He disciplines.