Theory vs Living
The Holy Scriptures were not meant to be studied for the purpose of mere understanding. It might help to think of the Scripture as instructions. This hits a lot closer to the mark.
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Pure Happiness
The most misunderstood Beatitude is likely the second:
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
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How Do You Choose?
I am often asked the question, “How do you choose what to preach?” Frankly, after prayerful consideration, I preach what I want to preach, but with a very serious caveat; I don’t skip any verses.
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The Test in Your Testimony
It may sound like a cliche, but there really is no testimony without a test.
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Questions to Consider
I recently read an article that had some simple, practical advice for anyone reading the Bible. The article had to do with regular, personal Bible reading, but as I examined the advice given, I saw that it could also apply to listening to the Sunday sermon.
The article suggested that when we read the Bible, or in the case of a Sunday sermon, hear the Bible being read to us as we follow along, that it will be helpful to ask ourselves the following questions:
- How is God calling me to think differently?
- How is God reordering my heart’s affections- what I love?
- What is God calling me to do?
When Jesus said in His reply to the devil in Matthew 4:4, “…It is written, ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God,’” He was stating that the Word of God is just as important for our nourishment as physical food. He was stating that we need God to fill us spiritually.
When Paul wrote to Timothy in 2 Timothy 3:16-17, All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work, Paul was teaching us that, in addition to filling us spiritually, the Word of God has other purposes. It teaches us what we do not know. It convicts us of sin in our lives. It corrects things we believe that are not true. It teaches us how to be more like Jesus. It inspires us to do things that bring glory to God.
I would challenge you to write these questions in the “Notes” section under the sermon outline in the bulletin, and answer them as you follow the sermon. You won’t necessarily answer every question, every week, but when you do, it may be just that little extra you need to help that one particular thing God would have you to prioritize to stick.
When we put into action, inwardly and then outwardly, the designs of God, there’s no telling what God will do in you and through you.
Much love,
Wes LeFlore (918) 607-8489 or huskerwes1@gmail.com
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Knowledge and Happiness
King Solomon sought to understand many things in life.
One of most interesting insights he had, was the discovery that understanding does not bring happiness.
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The Sin of Misplaced Hope
Like many, I am very relieved that the presidential election is over. I’m not sure if I actually grow weary of politics in general, or rather, everything that goes along with them. But since there’s no way to separate the two, I’m just glad to have some political relief.
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Sacrifices for Life
If you have put your faith in Jesus and it’s your desire to serve and follow Him, you are and will forever be called to a life of sacrifice.
Sacrifice should be a hallmark of the Christian life, but is that what you see when you observe Christians today? Is a life of sacrifice what you see when you examine yourself?
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Encouraging Moments
This past week, I got to be around lots of preachers and other Christians at Harding University Inspire Lectureship. Being with other ministers and discussing ministry is incredibly encouraging. We’re not all slapping each other on the back and saying, “Way to go! Keep up the good work!”
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Imagining Paul
There’s no New Testament person, excluding Jesus, that I admire more than the Apostle Paul. It’s truly amazing how much endurance and boldness that Paul exhibited throughout his ministry.
In all of the ways possible, it’s my desire to be like the Apostle Paul and do as he commands the church in Corinth in 1 Corinthians 11:1 when he says:
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