But Jesus was turning this world system and its conventional wisdom on its head. He introduced a new system of life: not based on our merits.

The selfish ways of the world lead to sin and death. The selfless ways of Jesus and his followers lead to true joy in life and an incredibly massive hope for eternity in relationship with Jesus.

So who do I truly believe Jesus is and how do my actions back that up?

Am I satisfied with seeing the big spiritual events from a distance, a little removed and safe? Or will I dive in and get “into the works” of God’s plan?

Jesus wants to show us how to do the unbelievable in life.

When we are faced with situations of persecution for our faith or evil rulers over us who try and bring down problems, we must bow up and stand strong for the truth and our Lord.

It is not just up to us and our power anymore. Now, we get to operate with the power of the One.

God loves us individually. God knows our name. Of all the billions and billions (maybe even trillions) of people who have ever lived, he knows me by name, Joe. He knows your name too.

“Now Elijah the Tishbite, from Tishbe in Gilead, said to Ahab, “As the Lord, the God of Israel, lives, whom I serve, there will be neither dew nor rain in the next few years except at my word.” Then the word of the Lord came to Elijah: “Leave here, turn eastward and hide in the […]