Chronicles of a Fisher of men: The Cutting-Edge

Friday, December 12, 2008

The Cutting-Edge

Reaching forward to those things which are ahead. (NKJV) ~ Philippians 3:13

Risks must be taken because the greatest hazard in life is to risk nothing. The person who risks nothing does nothing, has nothing, is nothing. He may avoid suffering and sorrow, but he simply cannot learn, feel, change, grow, love ... live. Chained by his attitude, he is a slave; he has forfeited freedom.

What a privilege for us to be able to walk by faith in God, armed with all the promises of His Word. I suppose we all desire the security of the solid tree trunk, but the fruit is out on the limb.

Nothing ventured, nothing gained. The timid soul asks, "What do I stand to lose if I do it?" The fruit-bearing Christians asks, "What do I stand to lose if I don't do it?" Real life is lived on the cutting-edge.

This is from the New Every Morning Pocket Devotions by Nico Bougas, 2006.

This particular post is to encourage all my brothers and sisters in Christ all around the globe during what would appear to be 'uncertain' times. Remember our God is still on the Throne, commanding all things for His Glory. We are more than conquerors -- And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. ~ Romans 8:28

Please, I ask that you also kindly keep me and my family in prayer -- a director has told me I could face being laid-off. You know, God is in control. Look at the story of Joseph. His brothers had sold him into slavery meaning it for evil, but God worked it all for good. Hear what Joseph says to his brothers after revealing himself to them in Genesis 45:5 - Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither: for God did send me before you to preserve life.

I know God is getting my attention...

MISSION

The mission of this blog is to encourage Christians to be obedient to The Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 16:15; Acts 1:8) given to us by our Lord Jesus Christ and to Glorify our God by proclaiming the Law and the Gospel of Grace to the unsaved.

This blog is to give all praise and glory to the One and only True and Living God Jesus Christ of Nazareth.

I hope to be faithful "rightly dividing the word of truth" (2 Timothy 2:15b) in recording sound biblical doctrine and theology and that the posts are not to solicit personal praise, but to give rightful honour and glorious praise to all the victories belonging to our Lord and Saviour - King Jesus.

For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but to us which are saved it is the power of God. ~ 1 Corinthians 1:18

For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom: But we preach Christ crucified, to the Jews a stumblingblock, and to the Greeks foolishness; But to them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God. ~ 1 Corinthians 1:22-24

And he said to them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.
~ Matthew 4:19

Let Down Your Nets
There is no exclusion put upon any tribe or clan, no classes are laid under ban, no individuals are exempted. Therefore, Church of Christ, by the love you bear to your crucified Master, by His wounds and death for you, and by His living love to you, seek out the lost and gather together the outcasts. You fishers of men, launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a draught. You sowers of holy seed, go abroad, and sow the untrodden wastes. You consecrated builders, break away from old foundations, and lay fresh groundwork for a larger temple for your God and King. Surely the Spirit of love in a church will suggest this.
Spurgeon Gold