Ancient Stories
Ancient Stories: that teach us new things (Part 5) Doing the small, everyday, seemingly meaningless discipline's can sometimes seem hard, but it is through the cumulative effect that we see growth. Sometimes we find ourselves in a work or home environment that isn't easy to live for Jesus, but in those times we recognize that God has us there for a reason and that He is using us for His glory. (2 Kings 5:1-19, Mark 5:18-20)
Ancient Stories: that teach us new things (Part 4) We all struggle with the desire to control the things around us and make decisions in an attempt to avoid risk. In spite of the countless times God has provided for us, we still make our own plans as David did when he ordered the census of Israel. What are you trying to control that you need to give to The Lord? (1 Chronicles 21:1-27)
Ancient Stories: that teach us new things (Part 3) Elijah witnesses first hand the power of God and incredible miraculous things, but then finds himself running in fear and hiding in a cave. God's question to Elijah is "What are you doing here?" In our life, where is "here?" Where are we at in our emotions, in our spirituality? Where do you find yourself, as Elijah did, ready for God to move you forward into the next step, into the great unknown of his destiny for you. (1 Kings 18, 19)
Ancient Stories: that teach us new things (Part 2) In the 2nd week of our series, we read the story of Jacob and his struggle to shed his name and his past. He did everything to accumulate wealth and power in order to run from his identity, but it wasn't until he brought it all to God by wrestling through the issue, that he was changed. If you listen long enough in the wrestling, you will begin to hear the blessing. Don't let go. (Gen. 32)
Ancient Stories: that teach us new things (Part 1) The Holy Spirit beckons us to come and live. In these moments, do we sit in the safety and comfort of the shade of the tree or do we answer the call to live a life of faith? It will call us out of a life of mundane and ordinary, and into a life of adventure with Jesus. These choices that we make are the difference between seeing the mundane or seeing the miraculous. (1 Sam. 14:1-14)
