Finding inspiration for the day in the words of the leaders of Spiritual Awakenings. Savonarola and the Power of Truth Unleashed, Florence, Italy 1498 When the real, the genuine truth is revealed to a culture desperate for it, people who are left empty from the lies will recognize the genuine. Truth has the power to…
• The Christ-centered world view is the only one that successfully deals with the question “Where did I go wrong?” The choices offered up this week from the secular perspective are: there is no right or wrong, the wrong you did wasn’t so bad, the wrong you chose is really who you are and how you identify. And if the wrongs pile up …
Not to be macabre, but Peter is making it clear. This King David that has been such a central part of Jewish history is still in the tomb. People stop by and visit and remember David at this grave memorial. But this Jesus left this grave. You can’t visit his body somewhere. He is risen.
The Movement of Spiritual Awakening will be reflected in our worship and our obedience. An increased love for worshiping Jesus will replace a sense of entitlement to have worship reflect what we like. Judgmentalism will go and embracing what God is up to will stay. The disciples’ response to Jesus’ blessing at his Ascension was worship and joy – along with obedience.
There really is “the Faith” – a set of beliefs that are throughout Scripture and they help guard our lives and our minds and hearts. And your faith needs to align with the Faith.
