Leaders, aren't!

There is no leadership, in the kingdom of God, but that of the Holy Spirit.

Yet, Paul said, "Follow me, as I follow Christ Jesus".

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Radical Dependence

John 25:5 New Living Translation

“Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing.

God's Thoughts

Isaiah 55:8-9 

 “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, and your ways are not my ways.”

This is the Lord’s declaration. 9 “For as heaven is higher than earth, so my ways are higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts."

Psalm 33:11

The counsel of the Lord stands forever, the plans of his heart to all generations.

Proverbs 19:21

Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.

Isaiah 46:10

declaring the end from the beginning and from ancient times things not yet done, saying, ‘My counsel shall stand, and I will accomplish all my purpose,’

Job 23:13

But he is unchangeable, and who can turn him back? What he desires, that he does.

Daniel 4:37

Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and extol and honor the King of heaven, for all his works are right and his ways are just; and those who walk in pride he is able to humble.

Psalm 92:5

How great are your works, O Lord! Your thoughts are very deep!

Prewrath Rapture?

Jesus' Coming (Parousia) Matt.24:30, 37, 39 1 Thess. 4:15-16 

Clouds Matt. 24:30 1 Thess. 4:17 

A Trumpet Sounds Matt. 24:31 1 Thess. 4:16 

Angels Involved.  Matt. 24:31 1 Thess. 4:16

 Christians are Raptured Matt. 24:31, 40-41 1 Thess. 4:17 

 The Unprepared Caught Unaware Matt. 24:39 1 Thess. 5:3 

 Destruction and Judgment Matt. 24:39 1 Thess. 5:3 

 Normal Lives Prior to Jesus' Coming Matt. 24:37-39 1 Thess. 5:3 

 Jesus Comes Like a Thief Matt. 24:43, 48-50 1 Thess. 5:2, 4 

 Keep Watch and Be Ready Matt. 24:42-44, 1 Thess. 5:4-6

A Joyful Heart!

Proverbs 17:22    A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.