God’s plans and purposes for our lives grow as we keep walking with Him, building endurance, and staying with those plans to completion.
As Sure as Seedtime and Harvest
You Were Created to Move Forward
Sometimes we need to step back and remember the past so we can move forward, but God is faithful to pick us up and keep us moving forward.
Faith for the Middle
The middle of any race is the hardest part. It’s where a runner begins to run out of energy, strength, and the mental focus to keep going.
Discipleship; The Disciple-Making Stage
Mature Christ followers have a deep conviction that they’re called to make disciples. If you don’t graduate to the disciple-making stage, you’re really not a mature disciple.
Discipleship; The Others Stage
At this stage, Jesus followers become others-focused. It’s no longer just about them and Jesus.
Discipleship: The Maturing Stage
When people are in the maturing stage, they also start to recognize lies from the enemy they’ve believed that have held them back from God’s purpose.
Discipleship: The Infant Stage
Newborn believers live by their five senses and not by faith.
Moving from Fan to Follower
The text contrasts Cultural Christians, who may engage in Christian activities without true faith, with genuine followers of Jesus. It emphasizes the necessity of personal commitment to Christ for salvation and encourages reflection on discipleship to deepen one's relationship with God.
God Is Still In Control
You may not know exactly what’s ahead of you but you can be absolutely certain of Who is with you.