Engage your 'good fight of faith'

Friday, March 15, 2024

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Start where you’re at with warfare

This is not good news — we’re born into a war. It’s true for our first birth. And it’s certainly true for the Second Birth. There is adventure, beauty, and a war.

But wait, the good news trumps the bad news. Jesus Christ has overcome the world and evil. And though we live in this fallen world in this age, Jesus invites us into his victory now! Jesus said, “We’re in the world, but not of it.” To be honest, it’s a growth process.

“A student (you or me) is not above the teacher; but everyone, when he (or she) has been fully trained, will be like his teacher (Jesus). Luke 6:40 NASB

Begin your spiritual warfare quest right where you are, gearing up for the good fight. As the Psalmist writes, your arms and hands are being honed for battle.

Christ is preparing you to conquer obstacles and ascend to greater victories. Remember, others are relying on your triumphs. Heaven sees your progress in battle as pivotal for shaping outcomes in your world.

The Surprising Advantage of Being an Underdog

Take the Leap of Faith!

Rachel G. Scott: “Jesus is calling us into a leaping lifestyle.”

When was the last time God called you to do something that felt terrifying? When God nudges (or rockets!) us into the unknown, it can be thrilling and overwhelming.

Rachel G. Scott loves to help men and women navigate their God-given callings to live a leaping lifestyle. How can you prepare, plan, and execute that leap of faith?

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Why the ‘X’? Several things. But one of them is that ‘X’ is a variable … and that variable is you when Jesus factors into your life. From Eden onward, it’s always been a partnership and always will be » including the new heavens and new earth.

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Appreciate you. Until next time.

Brian Del Turco