The Daily Invitation
Every day we have an opportunity to discover more about God and respond to his invitation to live in love and experience freedom. The Daily Invitation outlines the many ways Scripture calls us to know and follow God. By reflecting on these promises, believers are called to receive God’s give of grace, seek him earnestly, and surrender their lives.
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The Earth Is The Lord’s
Again, I don’t claim to know how the spiritual realm works, but God is no foot soldier. He’s not a messenger or a special ops agent. He’s not a “ruler” or a “political leader” the way we would think of it—competing for the highest office.
The Reward of Humility
Choose humility because you’d be a fool not to. Choose humility because while God is great and holy, he designed the kingdom to be received by humble and hungry hearts.
A New Heart
We desperately need God to give us a new heart. It is no good to pile religious striving on top of a stony heart! Ultimately, we are no better off to pursue a lifetime of religious performance than to have forsaken it altogether. I recognize that is a bold statement, but it’s foundational to a life of abiding. Until we acknowledge that our striving is totally useless apart from a new heart, we won’t desire the gift of renewal that God gives.
God Must Move
At this point, most of us would rightfully give up on the hope of ever entering the kingdom of God. If even the righteousness of the best pastors and theologians is insufficient for access to heaven, why should I even try?
Taught By God
A life of abiding would not be worth pursuing unless God had made such radical promises like this one—further evidence that our lives are not meant to be conformed but rather transformed. God doesn’t desire a stagnant, limited life that “passes the test.” He desires an ongoing and renewing relationship of growth. He is an engaged Father and a master teacher, so his joy is in our progress toward freedom and glory.
Gladness Will Come
What I can declare is this promise. God will turn your mourning into dancing. This is the irresistible and unprecedented power of God in our lives. We can look at the cross of Jesus Christ, the great mark of suffering, and watch it transform into the empty grave, the promise of resurrection life.