Reliable Water for Thirsty Souls
They went to the cisterns and found no water. They returned with their vessels empty. [Jeremiah 14:3] When was the last time you enjoyed a cool, refreshing drink of water? Was it from the kitchen sink or a container in the fridge? Or a pristine stream in the...
How Will We Spend Our Final Day?
For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away. [James 4:14] While driving today, I came upon a nasty car accident. Three cars were all smashed together in the middle of an intersection. Police and fire trucks blocked...
How to Guard the Gate of Your Life
In that day the LORD of hosts will be…strength to those who turn back the battle at the gate [Isaiah 28:5-6]. If your life was a city, how aggressively would you guard or defend your gate? Much has been said in recent years about the safety of our nation and how we...
True Follower Versus a Go-Alonger
From that time many of His disciples (followers) went back and walked with Him no more [John 6:66]. Yet another “high profile Christian” has renounced his faith. Aside from glorifying such outings or judging the increasing apostasy, such situations raise an...
God’s Supernatural Separation – The Exception
Thankfully, there is ONE EXCEPTION to God's supernatural separation. One Exception for Non-Separation In the wide expanse of an ever-increasing universe, there is one exception to the law of separation. Nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. For I am persuaded...
God’s Supernatural Separation – For Eternity
Of all the earthly separations, none are as drastic as the final and eternal separation. This event demands our full attention and priority. Eternal Separation The final two separations are not voluntary. First, death comes to all and separates us from this earthly...
God’s Supernatural Separation – In Purpose
We've looked at God's separation from the bad (sin, the world, and the things of the world). And we've looked at God's separation within the good and the best. Now, let's look at how and why God calls individuals to unique, separate purposes. Purpose – Not Everyone...
God’s Supernatural Separation – In Work & Ministry
In His separation between the good and the best and even between the best and the best, God calls each person to a unique purpose. That affects our employment, careers, and ministry. God may be calling you to a closer walk than those around you. Separation in...
God’s Supernatural Separation – From the World
Understandably, God's separation calls us away from sin, the world, and the "things" of the world. This isn't because He wants to keep us from "fun." Rather, He is protecting us from harm. Separation from Sin, the World, and Things of the World From Sin God has a...
God’s Supernatural Separation – In Relationships
Knowing God works all things for our good and His glory, may we trust His separation. May we rely fully on his orchestration in our associations, friendships, and relationships. Separating Associations, Friendships, and Relationships Associations When God initiates...
God’s Supernatural Separation – Sanctified
As we continue this series, let's look at how God orchestrates His supernatural separation to sanctify people for unique life purposes. As unnatural as it may seem, He sometimes separates the best from the best. Separated unto God Not all separation involves pain....
God’s Supernatural Separation – Defined
Come out from them and be separate (separation), says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you. [2 Corinthians 6:17, parenthesis added] Why do we resist or refuse separation? What is it that makes us hold onto harmful things and people? Could the very...
Listen to Nate
Author | Speaker | Teacher
"Starting strong sets the pace...
finishing strong wins awards."