STARTING THE NEW LIFE
Genesis 46:1
"So Israel too his journey with all that he had, and came to Beersheba, and offered sacrifices to the God of his father Isaac."
When Israel (Jacob) embarked on his journey to the land promised by Joseph and Pharaoh, there were two things that marked his decision. First was whole-hearted commitment, including all that he was and all that he had. When he left the old life, he took with him everything that was a part of his life. He was "all in" – leaving nothing behind. He did not leave a part of himself in the old land, as an escape plan in case this new life did not pan out as he wanted. Some people "try Jesus," like taking a job on a trial basis with the idea that if it doesn't work out, they can always go back. Jacob made a clean break with the old life in order to follow God. The second thing was worship, offering sacrifice to God as he went. God is seeking people who will worship Him in spirit and in truth (John 4:23-24). I think these are the identifying attributes of a true Christian – total commitment and worship.
TODAY'S PRINCIPLE: The marks of a truly committed Christian are forsaking all to follow Jesus, and worshiping.
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Have a committed and worshiping day. Love you.
Genesis 46:1
"So Israel too his journey with all that he had, and came to Beersheba, and offered sacrifices to the God of his father Isaac."
When Israel (Jacob) embarked on his journey to the land promised by Joseph and Pharaoh, there were two things that marked his decision. First was whole-hearted commitment, including all that he was and all that he had. When he left the old life, he took with him everything that was a part of his life. He was "all in" – leaving nothing behind. He did not leave a part of himself in the old land, as an escape plan in case this new life did not pan out as he wanted. Some people "try Jesus," like taking a job on a trial basis with the idea that if it doesn't work out, they can always go back. Jacob made a clean break with the old life in order to follow God. The second thing was worship, offering sacrifice to God as he went. God is seeking people who will worship Him in spirit and in truth (John 4:23-24). I think these are the identifying attributes of a true Christian – total commitment and worship.
TODAY'S PRINCIPLE: The marks of a truly committed Christian are forsaking all to follow Jesus, and worshiping.
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Have a committed and worshiping day. Love you.
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