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Balance The Radical Disciple Mark 6:30-34 & John 8:12-30. Balance . It's hard to achieve, isn't it? For the disciples, the priority was clear; to be with Jesus; and to be sent out by Him. The rhythm of the Christian life is meeting
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Balance The Radical Disciple Mark 6:30-34 & John 8:12-30
Balance. It's hard to achieve, isn't it? For the disciples, the priority was clear; to be with Jesus; and to be sent out by Him
The rhythm of the Christian life is meeting with God in the secret place and serving in the market place.
1. Identification: Know who you are John 8:12, John 14:6, 10:11 & 36 A child of God…….for a purpose, not by accident.
2. Organization: Know where you are going John 8:13-14 Jesus knew where he was going……. We will either live by priorities or pressures.
3. Dedication: Know who you’re trying to please John 8:16-18, 29 Dedication is a vital discipleship pattern……. Not caving in to criticism, competition and conflict.
4. Meditation: Develop your personal walk with God John 8:26-28 Strength and direction come from communion with the Father.
5. Concentration: Focus on one priority at a time John 8:28-29 To know Jesus and….?
6. Transformation: Give your load over to Jesus John 8:30
Isaiah 30:15 “In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength.” ……know your true Fathers, rythmns of grace