2 Timothy 2:15 – “Study to show yourself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” In our ongoing God’s Strategic Vessels series, we have examined how God shapes and uses…
Why Spiritual Disciplines? We have been learning about spiritual disciplines, focus, simplicity, and today, fasting.A crucial reminder: spiritual disciplines do not move God. God has already moved toward us in Christ.He has given us all things that pertain to life…
We live in a world that celebrates more, more possessions, more money, more opportunities, more activities. But Jesus often calls us to less, so that we can be more available to God. Take care, and be on your guard against…
Main Scripture: Luke 12:15 — “Then He said to them, ‘Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.’” Previously, we were reminded that many people miss divine opportunities…
Text: Philippians 2:5–11 Philippians 2:5–7 says, “Let this same mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of…
Discipline is the bridge between potential and purpose. Without it, prayer alone cannot produce the life God intends for us. God uses prepared, trained, and disciplined vessels. “We will not become anything in life or in God if we don’t…
2 Timothy 2:20–21 In a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay, some for honor and some for dishonor. If anyone cleanses himself, he will be a vessel unto honor,…
Grace empowers us, but discipline prepares us. Every vessel that God wants to use must be shaped through focus, obedience, and diligence. These qualities help us grow into people who are useful for God’s purpose. Focus – Keeping Our Eyes…
2 Timothy 2:1 – Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. When you hear the word grace, what comes to mind? Do you think of leniency, forgiveness, or maybe even weakness? For many…
Main Text: 2 Timothy 2:20–21 “But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honor, and some to dishonor. If a man therefore purge…
