Disciple Maker

"By this all men will know that you are my disciples,
If you love one another."
JOHN 13:35

FROM THE FATHER'S HEART
My child, do you really desire to be My disciple? Are you willing to pay the price? Are you afraid of where I might lead you? Of what might be taken away? No one who has followed Me has ever left behind more than I will give him in exchange. Spend time with Me daily. Listen well. I will make you My disciple. In the past you have lived for yourself. But when you let My love flow through you, others will know you are truly My disciple.

A GRATEFUL RESPONSE
From an unlikely band of misfits, Lord, You chose Your disciples. You poured Your life into theirs, teaching them, guiding them, and walking with them daily. As a disciple maker, You taught them how to love. Because of Your eternal investment, I, too, can become Your disciple.

SIMPLE TRUTH

God doesn't expect your best. He wants your all.

Shared from Rebecca Barlow Jordan

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Reflections

May 2

"Take up your cross and follow Me,"
The Savior said to man,
"Trust always in the greatness
Of My Father's holy plan."
Helen Steiner Rice

God looks down from heaven upon the sons of men to see if
There are any that are wise, that seek after God.
Psalms 53:2

Today, reflect upon your personal relationship with God.

Showers of Blessings

Each day there are showers of blessings
Sent from the Father above,
For God is a great, lavish giver
And there is no end to His love.
Helen Steiner Rice

Thou art the God who workest wonders,
Who has manifested thy might among the peoples. Psalms 77:14

Today, count your blessings.

The Sweetest Name Of All

Jesus, You're the sweetest name of all.
Jesus, You always hear me when I call.
Oh Jesus, You pick me up each time I fall;
You're the sweetest, the sweetest name of all.
Tommy Coomes

When he was born, his mama named him Walter. But when Walter Payton grew up and started playing for the Chicago Bears, his fans called him "Sweetness." This Chicago Bear legend had the heart of a fierce competitor as well as the gentle heart of a compassionate person. On a team of tough football players, many of whom lacked some of the relational skills or social graces of other profession, Sweetness was a refreshing balance. When he died a few years ago in his early forties, Walter Payton had left the world a sweeter place.
No one in the Bible ever referred to Jesus as "Sweetness." Somehow that would have minimized the reverence of which He was worthy as the Messiah. But in a bitter world, where hate mocks love and justice is often pinned to the mat by power, Jesus came as the sweet foretaste of a glorious new world. Jesus was the sweet fragrance of life in a decaying world where death has taken a premature bow. His words of life were like honey.
No, Jesus was never called Sweetness, but His gentle, compassionate manner with the children and society's outcasts was definitely more like sugar than vinegar. He desires to be the sweetener in your life as well. And He will be if you simply spend time in His presence each day.

How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth. Psalm 119:103

Prayer
Ask God to help you evaluate attitudes or pattens in your life that leave a sour taste in people's mouths. Seek His help to do the opposite.

From Songs 4 Worship

Should We Be In The Defense Of Israel??

I just finished reading a very good book with this very timely message in fact I have read it several times and each time I realize how important it is that we do all we can to support our Jewish friends and the Land Israel. If you have any questions or doubts of what the Bible says about this subject I highly recommend this book by Pastor John Hagee,

Loving Kindness

I will mention
The lovingkindness of the LORD,
And the praises of the LORD.
ISAIAH 63:7 KJV
FROM THE FATHER'S HEART
My child, love is who I am and what I do. I love to pour out My loving kindness on you. A hundred times a day I am thinking of you and of new ways that I can bless you, just because you are My child. All My children are special to me. Those who love Me will see My loving-kindness daily - in little and big ways. Celebrate that love today with Me!

A GRATEFUL RESPONSE
Each new day brings a fresh awareness of Your kindness, Lord. The ways You care for me and Your daily faithfulness motivate and encourage me through the difficult times. For Your loving-kindness, Lord, my heart gives thanks for all things, both great and small.

SIMPLE TRUTH

Sowing seeds of kindness always reaps a crop of heavenly blessings.