"If you believe what God says about you, there is nothing you cannot do." That was a statement Francis Chan made during his session of the CATALYST conference last week (I will share more of his awesome stuff in this e-devotion).
Galatians 1:15 (nasb) --- But when God, who had set me apart even from my mother's womb and called me through His grace, was pleased
This dude was real. Chan had a lot to say and it was evident that his heart was humble and full. Check out more of Francis Chan when you get a chance. Here are more of my note from what he has to say:
Have a passion for loving and caring for the people you lead --- only don't allow yourself to become desensitized to the lostness and brokenness around you in the world.
As Paul said in Galatians (mentioned above), he was set apart by God for God's work. Each of us are set apart and prepared by God to live and share. Think about that truth. People will try to discourage you all along your journey, but God promises us His presence and His passion. Take it up!
Jeremiah 1:4-5 (nlt) --- The L ord gave me this message: "I knew you before I formed you in your mother's womb. Before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as my prophet to the nations."
1 Corinthians 16:13 (nlt) --- Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong .
What are we willing to give up so that others can have? God is with us all the time. No matter what. He gave us confidence. Not fear ( 1 Timothy 1:7) but confidence in Christ.
Jeremiah 1:7-9 (nlt) --- The Lord replied, "Don't say, 'I'm too young,' for you must go wherever I send you and say whatever I tell you. And don't be afraid of the people, for I will be with you and will protect you. I, the L ord, have spoken!" Then the Lord reached out and touched my mouth and said, "Look, I have put my words in your mouth!
(Side note...I want to go back to Catalyst next year and take some of our leaders with us.) I pray that God will encourage you with these thoughts. Thanks for letting me share.
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