First-century “political correctness” was as pointed as the modern version—then as now, the offense lay in the exclusiveness of that Name. Terry Law
Quote for the Day
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Today’s Bike Ride
Another perfect morning for riding. I went on a bit of an exploration ride today, going to Gun Club and Jacks Creek Roads.
Today’s Sermon
Quote for the Day
The Word that lives in your heart, spoken from your lips, will tear down the devil’s strongholds. Terry Law
Quote for the Day
There must come a time when you make a deliberate choice to launch the warhead of God’s Word against the stronghold of the devil. Terry Law
Quote for the Day
Just as the Israelites gathered manna in the wilderness, I’m asking you to pick up the rhema as it comes. This is the Word of God that will produce faith in your heart to see miracles. Terry Law
Course Correction
When I quit Facebook, I started posting more Facebooky things on this blog such as scripture verse graphics, and other lighter stuff.
That stuff is interesting, but then I share it all to mewe.com and xapit.com as well.
I’ve decided to keep the blog for the more thoughtful kinds of posts such as articles, reflections and so on, while posting the other stuff to my social media sites.
So I will be posting less often on this blog, but hopefully more quality.
Reflection on Luke 3:1-6
Scripture
“All people will see the Salvation sent from God.”
Observation
The word of the Lord comes to John who was living in the wilderness. He starts travelling along the Jordan River preaching that people should be baptised for repentance and turn to God to be forgiven.
Isaiah had prophesied concerning John when he spoke of the voice shouting in the wilderness, “Prepare the way of the Lord.” Every Valley will be filled and the mountains pulled down. Then all people will see the salvation sent from God.
Application
It is really awesome that salvation is for all people.
You don’t have to be part of a particular ethnic group or nation. You can be a homeless person or a corporate CEO. Kings and queens, peasants and paupers, are all welcome in God’s Kingdom.
People of every race, generation, and tribe are all welcome. God’s love is shown to all people.
There is no entrance exam or need to perform certain good deeds.
All people will see God’s salvation and can enter in.
Christmas is about the birth of a a baby, but it is so much more. It is the birth of a Kingdom that is above every Kingdom, an opportunity for all people to be friends of God.
The way in is so easy. Simply turn away from sin, ask God to forgive you, and received His grace through Jesus Christ.
Prayer
Jesus Christ, thank you for setting me free from sin and for rescuing me from Hell. Amen.
Today’s Bike Ride
A lovely morning after days of cloud, rain and floods. A breeze made riding a little harder but we all need challenges.
Quote for the Day
God is taking you through a similar wilderness, on your own journey from potential to power, in order to teach you how to wield the sword of His living Word and defeat satan. Terry Law
