The Introverted Evangelist

Jesus - Δουλος - Humble Servant : " You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had. Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to. Instead,  he gave up his divine privileges ; he took the  humble position of a slave  and was born as a human being. When he appeared in human form,  he humbled himself in obedience to God  and died a criminal’s death on a cross. " (Philippians 2:5-8) I love how the Holy Spirit kept the theme of Pastor Spurling's message at Gateway Church this weekend. I opened up my MacBook to see this...  Jesus Christ ...  Humble Servant . The Greek word written here is δουλος and it is translated " slave " in the verse above. How marvellous! Jesus took on the humble position of a slave so that we might become free. In fact, right now as I type, I'm wearing my Walk in Love shirt that reads:  I AM SET FREE . Thank You, Jesus! Thank You for Your obedience even to death on the Cross. Because of...

You Shine Brighter : " Those who are wise will shine as bright as the sky, and those who lead many to righteousness will shine like the stars forever. " (Daniel 12:3) I lay my head back and close my eyes, eyes filled with wonder and awe for the One Who shines brighter. Brighter than all that this world holds out in front of my tempted soul...  The bate of beauty or "better" is just a burden in disguise ... " How do you know what your life will be like tomorrow? Your life is like the morning fog—it’s  here a little while, then it’s gone ." (James 4:14 NLT) " Charm is deceitful and  beauty is passing , But a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised. " (Proverbs 31:30) You, Jesus,You shine brighter than it all.  Your beauty illuminates with more splendour than anything else in the whole entire universe . You're so much better, so much brighter, and only You will remain. You will never distract or derail me. You will never deceive me.  You ...

The Road is Joy: "You have made known to me the ways of life; You will make me full of joy in Your presence." (Acts 2:28) Nothing in this world will last. All is fading away fast, but Jesus is mine even unto eternity. From His Presence I may stray, but by my side He'll always stay. Oh bring me back to the joy, the joy found only in You, beloved Lord. Your persistent promise of perfect patience pulls me closer, ever so close to Your pure and spotless heart. What detail of my life has gone unnoticed by the God who cares, cares so intricately intimately? "casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you." (1 Peter 5:7) Cast all, ALL cares, oh my soul. Hold nothing back, for He withholds no blessing from you. If He gives all so unconditionally, why should I be hesitant to trust Him with the technicalities of my life? After all, I am of more value than sparrows, and yet He divinely cares for them with delicacy. "Are not two sparrows sold for a copper coin? A...