walking in the same way as He walked!
dying is gain
Paul's words illustrate a deep understanding of what does looks like when we are saved—that our lives are ultimately anchored in Christ, and death, rather than being an end, marks the beginning of an eternal journey.
you’re not enough
We’re not called to be perfect. God recognizes that we are incapable of being perfect.
the unity between
Jesus is facing his crucifixion and prays to God surrendering himself to him. He cultivates a unity between his heart and his mind that aligns with the purpose of God.
the war in between
The heart can mislead when not connected to the mind and the mind can mislead when not connected to the heart.
moses— fierce obedience
Moses was obedient, but he was obedient in his own way. In the end, he grew frustrated with God and His timing, and it cost him the ability to go into Canaan.
adonai- the story of king uzziah
You and I cannot come to Adonai holding onto other lords and masters, whether that is your calendar or something else, Adonai demands (and deserves) complete Lordship. The good news about ceding ownership of our lives to Adonai is that He, like any good owner is responsible for what He owns. It becomes freeing to understand that everything we have is on loan from Adonai. God can be the only real “Master of our fate” and “Captain of our soul.” And we have to remember that His name is Adonai.