February 26, 2009
In Exodus 10:24-26, Pharaoh offered Moses “almost” what God required. He was willing to let the Israelites go, along with their families. There was one catch: they had to leave their livestock behind. This was a deviation (a seemingly minor one) from God’s plan. It may have sounded like a good offer. It wasn’t.
Close isn’t close enough when it comes to obedience. What if Moses had settled for “close“? What if he had accepted that this was “almost” what God had in mind?
God let Israel wander for 40 years and would not allow Moses to enter the Promised Land because of a little disobedience along the way. The results from this kind of blasse compromise could have been catastrophic!
Moses stuck to the plan God laid out and refused to settle for almost. So should we.
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February 18, 2009
I am pretty dang pumped about this!
February 15 was my 36th birthday and some wonderful people (my parents and in-laws) paid to send me to THR3E! That’s awesome!!!
Basically, this event is the behind the scenes story of the now THR3E year old Elevation Church (Charlotte, NC) and their under 30 Senior Pastor, Steven Furtick (Monks Corner, SC & North Greenville graduate).
I am pumped about getting to go to this “non-conference” conference. You can read more about the purpose behind the conference from Steven Furtick on his blog.
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February 17, 2009
Just a quick post to share with the blog audience that I will be headed back to Romania this July for a couple of weeks of missions. Washington Avenue has a strong relationship and an awesome history of ministry with Romania. Chuck has a massive heart for missions and Romania. We are pumped about going back! God did some incredible things while we were there and 49 young people gave their lives to Jesus!
Tabitha and I first visited Romania in October 2007 just as I was coming on staff at WAC. I did several posts and video updates while we were in Romania.
I thought some of you might enjoy seeing the posts (mostly video) we shared from our last time in Romania. If so, click on the link below…the older posts are at the bottom with the newer at the top.
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February 12, 2009
This verse spoke to me recently:
Matt 13:10 – “The disciples came to him and asked, Why do you speak to the people in parables?“
They questioned why Jesus taught the way he did. If they questioned him, what do you think they will do to you and me?
These were the ones who were with Jesus. These were his loyal followers. These were the next generation leaders of the Church.
The ones who were against Jesus didn’t stop at asking Him questions. They murdered Him!
Questions are not the worst thing.
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February 9, 2009
Here’s a thought for you. God promised Abraham that He would make him the father of many nations. He was looking forward to that blessing until the day he died.
Genesis 18:19 says:
“For I have chosen him, that he may command his children and his household after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing righteousness and justice, so that the Lord may bring Abraham what he has promised him.”
God called Abraham to be a leader to his family so that he could become the father of many nations!
I have read over that many times before, but it has never really jumped out at me like this. God wanted Abraham’s priority to be his family. It was God’s prerogative and responsibility to make Abraham the father of many nations.
But not before Abraham was the godly leader to his family.
Abraham had to lead his family – so that – God could do what he promised.
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