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I have seen post after post about Christians speak

I have seen post after post about Christians speaking in love. But, what about Christian’s listening?

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I still remember my counselor asking me if I listen just to listen or if I listen with a preconceived idea of the right answer?

To be completely honest, I have found myself to do the latter. Before she said that, I rarely listened with a blank mind and heart. Instead, I listened and interjected to lead someone to a conclusion. (Yikes! I hope it’s not just me that has done this)

So, let’s start by doing what this passage instructs us to do and let’s listen to the Word of God with a soft heart and an open mind. Are you seeing the text plainly?

“18 Therefore consider carefully how you listen.” (Luke 8:18)

This phrase jumped out at me. Consider how you listen. We have just been told the parable of the Sower where we hear how the Word of God (the seed) lands on 4 different types of soil.

For a moment, I want you to imagine yourself as each of the types of soil.

The Word is first snatched up by the devil (maybe this is distraction, time-management, or anything else that steals your time away from spending time in Gods presence)

Secondly, you receive the Word with joy but times of testing come and you no-longer ascribe to it.

Thirdly, life gets in the way-business pursuits, lifestyle, money, or pleasures take the place of time spent in his Word.

Lastly, you receive the Word of God-and you hear and understand. One translation says, “15 But the seed on good soil stands for those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, retain it, and by persevering produce a crop.” HEAR the Word.

You produce a crop because you retain the information.

The hearing of the Word of God is so important. Are you going to the Word to HEAR what God has to say or are you studying it to back-up what you want to say? Let us learn in 2021 to be believers that speak truth in love, but also LISTEN to hear! #chasingsacred

We are all trying to make sense of the worlds prob

We are all trying to make sense of the worlds problems and the animosity we see.

In Luke 19 Jesus is angry at those in the temple who are selling goods. He instructs them to clear out! He was angry that the sellers were not focusing on honoring God, but instead were greedy. The temple of God is now our hearts! [share and save to uplift others]

May we acknowledge humbly that in order for the WORLD to change, we have to start in our hearts. In order for us to usher in the kingdom we need to humbly look inward. As Jesus says, let’s make our house a house of prayer and worship. (1 Corinthians 6:19-20) Let’s declutter our hearts.

“45 When Jesus entered the temple courts, he began to drive out those who were selling.
46 It is written,” he said to them, “‘My house will be a house of prayer’ but you have made it ‘a den of robbers.’” Luke 19:45-46 #chasingsacred

I was convicted this morning. I love being used by

I was convicted this morning. I love being used by God for ministry...I know God delights in seeing me use my gifts. But, he gave me the most beautiful reminder this morning. [save and share]

Am I finding my JOY in my calling over the one who called?

If I robbed you today of how God “uses” you-would you still be joyful?

Jesus sends seventy two people out to heal the sick, “9 Heal the sick who are there and tell them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’” (Luke 10:9)

You can just imagine the excitement of these individuals who are doing ministry for Jesus. They are so excited about the way they see the power of God working in peoples lives!

The passage says, “17 The seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name.” (Luke 10:17)

Jesus responds with acknowledgement of Gods power, “18 He replied, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. 19 I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you.” (Luke 10:18-19)

It’s as if Jesus is looking at his disciples and joining in with their joy saying, “YES! It’s exciting isn’t it!? It’s amazing the power that God has and how we can use it in earthly ministry!”

He is not rebuking them right here, but instead redirecting them. Jesus says, “20 However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.” (Luke 10:17-20)

Here is Jesus’ reminder: Do not get so wrapped up in what you can do for Jesus that you forget that there is nothing, absolutely nothing that makes you worthy of Heaven except His atoning work on the cross. Your salvation is not hinged on your work in ministry.

Jesus acknowledged their joy in ministry but then reminds them not to forget where their true joy comes from: their identity as his children and their joy in salvation! #chasingsacred

Jesus did not look at the man with a shriveled han

Jesus did not look at the man with a shriveled hand and say, “that is not the problem.. what you really need is to be saved from your sins.”

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Instead, he broke the religious law and healed on the Sabbath. He could have waited until the next day. A crippled hand is not an urgent need.. but instead he chose to meet this mans needs over following the religious “law” or what the “law” said. The Pharisees were so concerned with what was, “right” or “wrong” that they had lost their ability to show compassion or empathize with the man. They wanted to uphold the law, and missed the opportunity to meet someone in their suffering.

“But Jesus knew what they were thinking and said to the man with the shriveled hand, “Get up and stand in front of everyone.” So he got up and stood there. 9 Then Jesus said to them, “I ask you, which is lawful on the Sabbath: to do good or to do evil, to save life or to destroy it. He looks around at them all, and then said to the man, “Stretch out your hand. He did so, and his hand was completely restored.” (LUKE 6:8-11)

Jesus was concerned about physical needs & spiritual needs. They go hand-in-hand. #chasingsacred

Are we innocent bystanders to the media being this

Are we innocent bystanders to the media being this polarized? [save & share so we can change the algorithm!]

The more outrageous the post, the more shares.

The more polarizing the post, the more engagement.

The more extreme the post, the more comments.

The more ridiculous the post, the more fighting. (Which means the post gets boosted)

The more we look to social media to prove we are right, the larger the space becomes between the two camps and the easier it is to drown out the gospel which unites.

Stop 🛑 playing into the algorithm AND start sharing the simple truths that matter. Spread joy, kindness, and babies!!!!!!

It’s the same way a toddler works! If they constantly try to get attention through tantrums and they get that attention then they know that throwing tantrums is the way to go.

We as consumers have given up our media to tantrum throwers. Let's take it back for sharing the gospel and Gods love! #chasingsacred

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