In the Together-Life of those who seek first His Kingdom, love-notes between saints are a daily thing. Below are just a few of some spontaneous and practical seeds of hope and life that were passed along in the form of Jesus-centered Text Messages. Sneak a peek and share the joy.
Five Random Text Messages
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A "Sense of Protest" or Relevant Action?
3/15/2010
I heard this below sentence on a history video: A man from Holland was trying to explain why Holland allowed the Nazi infiltration into their country, and rather easily. A few VERY interesting things were said, including:
“Having a sense of protest is not the same as translating it into relevant action.”
This really struck me, because the areas of my life that i am aware of that need obvious Improvement are like that (and the religious world that doesn’t move in Jesus’ Ways and Truth, too of course). My self-deception precisely falls into the category of me “having a SENSE of protest.” Yes, i “protest” it, sure, i “sense” it; i even say i “hate” it—but i “live with it.” Gotta do more than that if i want something to change. Jesus doesn’t Command anything that cannot be obeyed, with His already-provided provision.
I guess part of the point is that one ‘feels’ that the ‘sense of protest’ counts or substitutes for the full measure of care, but i know honestly that it doesn’t. Jesus spoke of “the great Commission” being about “teach them to OBEY” not “teach them to feel bad” or “teach them to express an opinion.” Jesus spoke of those who “put into practice” and “obey” His Words are the ones who are welcomed to His side and whose “house” will STAND. I don’t want to be part of satan or hitler’s kingdom because i only managed to come up with “a sense of protest” but not courageous, faith-filled obedience by choice, as Jesus, as “Father Abraham.” I shall walk “IN Him”!!
—NC 12:34 p.m.
Tight Corners
12/30/2002
“There is something different between saying you have Faith, and then being pressed into a tight corner and proving that you have Faith.” (Smith Wigglesworth) 10:39 p.m.
Show Some Style!
2/4/2004
A Brother just reminded me of a line from an old James Taylor song that he said applied to the way he’s seen us “do Business” for Jesus—but it reminded me more of Jesus Himself. : ) The lyrics were, “Since we’re only here for a while, we might as well show some style…” “THIS MAN DOES ALL THINGS WELL.” “Whatever YOUR hand finds to do, do it with all your might.” “Work HEARTILY, as unto the Lord Himself.” “Since we’re only here for a while, we might as well show some style…” : ) 4:16 p.m.
Quality of Thoughts
7/28/2003
“Your thoughts are productive, or destructive—never ‘just neutral’ or ‘just observing the facts.’ We become, based on the QUALITY of our thoughts.” This one thing I do. —drew
A.W. Tozer Excerpt
9/22/1997
If we truly want to follow God, we must be otherworldly; every man must choose his world. We who follow Christ... deliberately choose the Kingdom of God as our sphere of interest.