How do you respond when someone insults, verbally,or even physically. attacks you? Is your first reaction to seek retribution or revenge? Consider Jesus' reaction when he was persecuted: he suffered and sacrificed self, returning love when facing hate. Consider that he died for us, even when we were his enemies and hated him! We learn, once again, that the ways of Christ are completely countercultural. As his true followers, Jesus calls us to love our enemies, do good, bless and pray for those who hurt us . In today's message, Robbie unpacks this radical call to love as we live in light of the Kingdom of heaven.
How does being dead to the law change your life? For Saul, he received a new name, a new mission, and a new hope....
Every so often, self-pity can create doubt in God’s plan for us. Today we see God seek Elijah, calling him out of his hiding...