walking in the same way as He walked!
the fall of jericho
There are walls in your life that God has promised into your hand and you may be frustrated because it hasn’t been placed in your hand. You have to believe that because God has promised it to you, He will give it to you. It requires a tremendous act of faith and endurance. I’m sure the people walking around Jericho were exhausted, but because they had great faith in God, they continued to put one foot in front of the other until it was time for the wall to fall. Are you relying solely on God?
all leaves, no fruit
The significance of this is the example it creates. God’s disapproval of those who are all leaves, and no fruit. I’m guilty of this. To an outsider, I may appear as though I am producing fruit and living out every part of my life for God. If I’m honest, there are times when this isn’t the case. I may appear as though I have leaves, yet if you take a closer look, I’m not producing any fruit.
the curse of laziness
I think laziness seeps into a lot of different areas of our lives, not just school. It can affect relationships, mental health, physical health, cleanliness, and so many other areas. The devil uses laziness to keep us from our God-given potential. Laziness robs us of our potential.
wisdom
Godly wisdom has to be the foundation of your life. We’re called to build our house on a strong foundation. That begins with wisdom.
firm foundation
I don’t know about you, but I want my life to be built on a firm foundation. I want to cultivate a heart that loves wisdom. I want to be a fountain of life for others to see God’s greatness. A friend who brings life to their friends. A daughter and a sister who brings life to her family. One day, a wife who brings life to her home. And a friend who exemplifies the glory of God to strangers. So what is the foundation of your life built on
past, present, & future
It’s not easy. It’s painful and messy. But we serve a God who can move mountains, can bring the dead back to life, and feed 5,000 people from five loaves of bread and two fish. There’s nothing He can’t do. Don’t let the past dictate your future. You serve a faithful God, who can turn any situation for good.