Jacob had left Beersheba and was on his way to meet Esau. He had sent his family on ahead, so that perhaps Esau would soften and his heart and not kill him as he had threatened years ago. Tired, he picked out a nice rock to lay his head on and get some sleep. He [...]
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His Right Hand of Steadfast Love
Posted: March 29, 2011 in Agape Love, Jesus Christ, New Jerusalem, Rapture, Real JesusTags: Abraham, Agape Love, Beersheba, Christ, Church at Philadelphia, determined, Door to Jesus, Esau, Fixed, god, God of Little Things, Great Tribulation, Jacob, Jacob's Pledge, Jesus, Key of David, Lord, Pillar, Pillar Christian, Pillow Christian, Rapture, Steadfast
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We have an Altar…therefore, let us go to Him outside the Camp
Posted: March 8, 2011 in American Dream, Commands of Christ, Cross, Crucifixion, Real Jesus, SacrificeTags: Adoniram Judson, Altar, Burma, comfort, David Platt, discipleship, Fellowship, follow, Hebrews 13:13, Jesus, Myanmar, outside the camp, refugees, retreat, risk, Sacrifice, Tent of Meeting
Following Christ does not mean coming to the cross and then neatly carrying Jesus back into our safe and comfortable American lives. It means risking everything and going outside the camp to bear His reproach on His altar of total sacrifice.
