The Faith Journey...

"...make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ." (2 Peter 1:5-8)


This morning I found myself thinking about the progression Peter sets before us in his second letter.  I was reflecting on the element of our faith that is meant to be a journey.  A journey that leads us to a better understanding of God's love, majesty and mystery.  As we read Peter's words we must not miss the phrase "in increasing measure".  When we respond to Jesus and take our step of faith, do not stop there.  The Faith Journey was never meant to cease with a declaration of "I believe." "I believe," is what propels us into the life we live in Jesus.  Faith is the expression of our heart that says, "I am in!" as opposed to "I am done".  The Faith Journey is one that says, "Keep going!"  The Faith Journey is one that leads us with each day to a fuller experience and understanding of who Jesus is; therefore, allowing us to embrace a fuller experience and understanding of who we were meant to be.  Have you said "Yes" again today?  Are you increasing in your measure so that those around you benefit from your overflow?


Say "Yes" to Jesus again and again and again that you might continue to grow and mature in the journey Jesus is calling you to.

It makes me wonder...

7 minutes ago, I did not have a blog.  In seven minutes, I went from blogless to blogger.  It was easy and it was free.  However, now that I have an official blog, it makes me wonder if I have anything worth saying.  Better yet, if I have anything worth reading.  I guess time will tell.  Recently I attended a conference and had the privilege of hearing Stan Toler speak.  He has authored well over 50 books and when asked about writing, he replied with deep conviction, "I believe everybody has a book in them!"  Maybe this is the start of my book.  It makes me wonder...