The Honor of Being a “Fellow Servant” (Rev 19:10; 22:8-9)
I’ve never cared much about titles, but there is one I love to use for myself and for other followers of Jesus. It’s “fellow servant.”
Letting Go of What You Can’t Take Anyway (Rev 18:10-17)
Any “thing” on earth that has true value, brings true pleasure, or leads to true satisfaction will either be in heaven in purer form – or it will be replaced in heaven by things of immeasurably higher value, greater pleasure, and deeper satisfaction.
Growth Track: Discover
“For we are God’s workmanship [work of art, masterpiece], created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.“ (Ephesians 2:10, NIV) In 1785, William Paley told a story of a man walking through the forest who stumbles upon a pocket watch (recent inventions in the 18th century). […]
God Is Still in Control (Rev 17:14-17)
In this world of disappointment and pain, one of the sources of greatest comfort is the realization that God remains in control, both immediately and ultimately. Whether we can comprehend it or not, He is in control of the final outcome and of all the steps inescapably leading to it.
Don’t Underestimate the Deceiver (Rev 16:13-16)
When we take an honest look at the many times we’ve been tripped up, we ask, “How could I have fallen for that?” The short answer is that we’ve underestimated Satan’s ability to deceive and overestimated our ability to resist
Church Membership
“The body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts; and though all its parts are many, they form one body. So it is with Christ.” (1 Corinthians 12:12, NIV) One of the Apostle Paul’s favorite metaphors for the church is the “body of Christ.” He continues in 1 Cor. 12 noting […]
The End of God’s Wrath Is Near (Rev 15:1)
“God’s wrath WILL be completed.” There will be a time when there is no remaining residue of Adam’s curse or Satan’s opposition. The rest of eternity will be just the good, just the joy, just the blessing.
The Reality and Utter Awfulness of Hell (Rev 14:10-11)
Whenever I hear someone speak of hell casually, it grieves me. The horrors of that place are beyond comprehension. The word ought to be so bitter on our tongues that we’d never let it pass through our mouths flippantly.
Rejoice That Your Name Is Written (Rev 13:8)
The inclusion of our names in the Book of Life ought to bring us more uproarious joy than anything else in this world! How would you live if God sent you the winning ticket to the 2030 megazillion-dollar lottery and you carried it around in your pocket? Well, we’ve already won more than that. Let’s live like it!
Sowing Seed
“Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop and how patient he is for the autumn and spring rains.“ (James 5:7) If you’ve ever been to New Life Church’s beautiful 40 acre campus, you know that we have a hill with three […]
Know Your Enemy (Rev 12)
Today’s chapter depicts Satan as “a great fiery red dragon” and records the moment he became our enemy.
Take Courage – We’re on the Winning Side (Rev 11:15-18)
There was never the slightest doubt in heaven about the winning side. That’s why the angels serve and fight with such perfect confidence.
