“From now on you will catch men” — Luke5:10
Have you ever thought of Jesus’ declaration to His fishermen-disciples? There are great opportunities that come our way, every day – people circling around us, searching for that elusive “something” for which their souls crave – occasions to show the love of Christ and speak of the hope that is in us. These are opportunities we might miss if not alerted.
All through this day, O Lord, let me touch as many lives as possible for You – through the words, I speak, the prayers I breathe, the letters I write and the life I live.
00Wafiq Harris-Ashbyhttp://www.hoperoadnazarene.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/hrn-logo-520x140-1.pngWafiq Harris-Ashby2017-11-21 12:10:372017-11-21 12:10:37When the Spirit prompts, take action
“If anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do” — Colossians 3:13
Hate hurts the hater more than the hated, no matter how justified it may seem. We each have the opportunity to love our enemy and choose forgiveness. Forgiveness doesn’t excuse the offense, but when we forgive we show Christ to the world. “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you” (Eph4:32).
God will help you let go of every angry grudge as you watch the Spirit build into you a place where others see the Savior. The love of God within our hearts enables us to show forgiveness; that is undeserved, so others too might know.
00Wafiq Harris-Ashbyhttp://www.hoperoadnazarene.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/hrn-logo-520x140-1.pngWafiq Harris-Ashby2017-11-20 11:07:042017-11-20 11:07:04Forgive As Christ Forgave You
“I am weary with my groaning; all night I make my bed swim; I drench my couch with my tears” — Ps6:6
Though we aren’t told the events that prompted its writing, the lyrics are filled with grief. But that’s not where the song ends. David knew pain and loss, but he also knew God’s comfort. And so he wrote “the Lord has heard my supplication; the Lord will receive my prayer” (v.9)
In His grief, David found a reason to trust God, whose faithfulness bridges all of life’s hard seasons. In the warmth of His presence, our sorrows gain a hopeful perspective.
A song of sadness can turn our hearts to the God whose joy for us is forever.
00Wafiq Harris-Ashbyhttp://www.hoperoadnazarene.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/hrn-logo-520x140-1.pngWafiq Harris-Ashby2017-11-18 11:22:322017-11-18 11:22:32A Saddened Heart to God's Joy
When the Spirit prompts, take action
/in Steadfast Hope“From now on you will catch men” — Luke5:10
Have you ever thought of Jesus’ declaration to His fishermen-disciples? There are great opportunities that come our way, every day – people circling around us, searching for that elusive “something” for which their souls crave – occasions to show the love of Christ and speak of the hope that is in us. These are opportunities we might miss if not alerted.
All through this day, O Lord, let me touch as many lives as possible for You – through the words, I speak, the prayers I breathe, the letters I write and the life I live.
Forgive As Christ Forgave You
/in Steadfast Hope“If anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do” — Colossians 3:13
Hate hurts the hater more than the hated, no matter how justified it may seem. We each have the opportunity to love our enemy and choose forgiveness. Forgiveness doesn’t excuse the offense, but when we forgive we show Christ to the world. “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you” (Eph4:32).
God will help you let go of every angry grudge as you watch the Spirit build into you a place where others see the Savior. The love of God within our hearts enables us to show forgiveness; that is undeserved, so others too might know.
A Saddened Heart to God's Joy
/in Steadfast Hope“I am weary with my groaning; all night I make my bed swim; I drench my couch with my tears” — Ps6:6
Though we aren’t told the events that prompted its writing, the lyrics are filled with grief. But that’s not where the song ends. David knew pain and loss, but he also knew God’s comfort. And so he wrote “the Lord has heard my supplication; the Lord will receive my prayer” (v.9)
In His grief, David found a reason to trust God, whose faithfulness bridges all of life’s hard seasons. In the warmth of His presence, our sorrows gain a hopeful perspective.
A song of sadness can turn our hearts to the God whose joy for us is forever.