Some would say that striving to follow Jesus and live missionally is a legalistic thing that none of us can achieve. Many hide behind the fact that we can do nothing, only Christ who lives in me can do it! Amen to that! But, let's not hide behind that and use it as an excuse for inactivity!
Jesus, in many places exhorts us to go! The Great Commission is such a command. He also says, "I have given you an example to follow. Do as I have done to you." John 13:15 He even says, "Now that you have seen me do these things for you, you will be blessed if you do them." John 13:17 You will be blessed if you do them?
I was reminded this past week in spades that God works and wills where He pleases apart from me! But here's the really cool part, he lets me, He allows me to participate in His work. He lets me partner in His miracles. Now, isn't that grace?
"To do what pleases God is not simply a matter of morality (legalism) but of sharing in God's life and mission." pg. 26 "Re-Jesus" Frost and Hirsch
The Cardinal Sin of Church Communication
16 hours ago
Posts
1 comments:
Here's a thought from someone on facebook:
"Then we shall become like Him and see Him as He is... The Misseo Dei...It is interesting that the True God of mission put's His Word to work right away, from the moment of creation/birth His Word is acting/working to reveal His glory. True transformation calls us to do the same...to be about the Father's buisness is to be actively engaged in the ... Read Morerevelation or revealing of His glory in us and others. It is totally cool...an honor AND a calling to be a stage hand in His awesome plan. To love any other way is an imitation of the real thing."
Post a Comment