Even If i Walk Alone

Not Today Devil

November 27, 2017 by Tim Sherfy

You do know you can talk back to Satan, right? Jesus modeled this for us when the devil was tempting Him in the wilderness. Satan would tempt Jesus, and Jesus would talk back to the devil, reminding him who he was and putting him in his place. Perhaps you think it’s one thing for Jesus to talk back to the devil and another thing for us to do so. On the contrary, Jesus said we would do greater things than He had done (John 14:12).

not today devil,satan,devil,commitment,discipleship,disciple.temptation,1 Peter 5:8,devil prowls about,be ever vigilant,John 14:12,you will do greater things than these,James 3:5,small spark starts great fire,2 Corinthians 10:3-5,take every thought captive,resist temptation

image © kikkerdirk via Fotolia

As disciples of Jesus, we are to pattern our lives after His. What we see Jesus do, we should do. When Satan comes along flaunting temptation before us, we should not hesitate in saying, “Not today devil!”

[Read more…] about Not Today Devil

Holiness

November 23, 2017 by Tim Sherfy

It seems to me in this day and age Christians are content to stop short of holiness. Our churches don’t talk about this very much. We talk about many ways to get along with and in our culture, but little is said about living life in a countercultural way. The vast majority of sermons I hear these days are almost a sort of self-help message wrapped in a Christian cloak.

holiness,holy,Mark 4:1-9,parable of the sower,comfort,security,God's sacrifice,love,salvation,purpose,commitment

image © Mele Avery via Fotolia

When was the last time you left a church service less comfortable than when you entered the building? Today’s typical Christian is content with comfort. This is a travesty disciples of Jesus cannot possibly let stand. The whole point of our lives is to live a holy life looking like Jesus. How can we glorify a holy God with a life so far removed from His holy standard?

[Read more…] about Holiness

We Have This Hope

November 20, 2017 by Tim Sherfy

Hebrews 6:19 says, “We have this hope as an anchor for our lives, safe and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain.” Our entire lives as followers of Christ is based on this hope. The resurrection of Jesus gives us hope there is something beyond this life. Indeed, Paul said if our hope is only in this life, then we should be pitied beyond all men (1 Corinthians 15:19).

we have this hope,hope in Jesus,hope of the world,1 Corinthians 15:19,Acts 3:21,John 10:10,abundant life,life to the full,hope,1 Corinthians 15:19,Hebrews 6:19

image © Antonioguillem via Fotolia

Our hope is not things will get better for us here and now, but all things will be restored to perfection in the future. God created a perfect world and designed everything in it to worship and glorify Him. Our great hope is a return to this state, to live in complete harmony with God and nature. When we have this hope, life becomes worth living.

[Read more…] about We Have This Hope

Fantasies and Daydreams

November 16, 2017 by Tim Sherfy

In his book, “All Things New”, author John Eldredge writes, “Where we take our fantasies is a helpful way to know what we are doing with our Kingdom heart”. Which begs the question, “What is it about which you are fantasizing?” Said another way, when you daydream, about what are you dreaming? We go in the direction of the things about which we think. Indeed, we grow in the direction of the things about which we think.

fantasies and daydreams,dreams,purpose,mission,Kingdom of God,God's Kingdom,commitment,mission,discipleship,Neal Peart,Rush,drums,drumming,drummer,John Eldredge,all things new,wild at heart,greatest drummer,great drummers

Our fantasies and daydreams reveal the deepest desires of our heart. Far from fancy or whimsy, and regardless of their implausibility, fantasies and daydreams reveal what we would be if we were God. What are your fantasies and daydreams revealing about you? Are they revealing a God-focused, others-centered disciple? Or are they revealing a prideful and self-centered individual?

Faith, Hope, and Love

November 13, 2017 by Tim Sherfy

When all else has passed away, faith, hope, and love will remain (1 Corinthians 13:13). Faith, hope, and love are the essence of our belief in God. They are the underpinnings of all Christianity is meant to be. On a personal level, they are the glue holding our lives together. Take any one of the three out of the equation, and things begin to unravel. Together, they are the anchor of our soul.

faith hope love,faith,hope,love,1 Corinthians 13:13,love will remain,Matthew 21:21-22,prayers that move mountains,Hebrews 11:6,impossible to please God,pleasing God,I Corinthians 13:1-3,if I have not love,clanging gong,love chapter

Without faith, hope, and love it would be impossible to please God or serve others. Without faith, hope, and love we could never know or understand God. While the apostle Paul singles out love as being the most important of the three, I submit without faith and hope, you could never have love in the first place.