How Would It Be Different
This is the question every one of us will need to answer in our lives. Who is Jesus really? Not, “Who is Jesus to you?” But “Who do you say Jesus is?” There’s a difference. Let’s talk about it…
You know those moments where you’re sitting with a close friend, and before you know it, you’ve totally spilled your guts about whatever crazy/scary/amazing/terrible thing is going on in your life? That’s what this space is for. We’ve all found ourselves in a place we never expected or never wanted to be. But while we’re here – wherever here may be for you – let’s talk about it.
This is the question every one of us will need to answer in our lives. Who is Jesus really? Not, “Who is Jesus to you?” But “Who do you say Jesus is?” There’s a difference. Let’s talk about it…
For the one who feels like giving up is the best option… Let’s talk about it.
We have to ask ourselves, “What are we really afraid of?” Pause here. Examine your most oft-recited what if’s and ask yourself what’s really at the bottom of this fear. Then come back and keep reading. I don’t want us to stop at the uncovering. I want us to get to the undoing.
Distractions have a tendency to get us flustered, bothered, and fixated. But giants? They just fall. One stone slung with the boldness and confidence that nothing can derail what God has set into motion, and down goes Goliath.
If David had given in to his brother’s distraction, he would have missed the mission God had for him at that battlefield. He might never have fought the very battle that gave him royal access. I wonder, what distraction might be keeping you from fighting the giant that would lead to your royal access?
Happy Wednesday! So glad we could get together for our weekly chat today. I’ve loved our recent conversations about the subtle ways the enemy comes after us, and I want to dig a little deeper into the idea of doubt. I know we talked about the way the serpent cast doubt in the Garden of Eden by engaging Eve with a question: “Did God really say…”