Sheesh DJ. I feel like I listened to this sermon 100 times and still could write a novel about it/still don't feel 'processed' enough to post. Main things that have stuck in my brain:
- Christ plus anything, however honorable, robs us of joy in Him. I echo you, Paulina!!! My 'good intentions', good works, fruitful bible studies etc rob me of true joy in Him because it's a substitute for being IN Him.
- "Flesh" is life lived in my own power and wisdom. Ugh this is the anthem of my life right now!!! It seems like thoughts & conversations about my own power (trying to get a job, complaining about lack of resources/opportunities) and my own wisdom (what do I want to do, what will others approve of) control every aspect of my day. What a foolish thing to spend brain power on. My own power and wisdom is Weak with a capital W. Lord, would you blind me to myself by making me new and helping me see where I am truly found - in You!
- When did Jesus become more than a name to me? I immediately flashed back to my first and second summers on the water. He became so alive, so divinely close and 'human' to me. Yet I still struggle with a sense of detachment when I'm here. It must be because I'm adding something.
Christ + Nothing!!
I pray that He would continue killing the pluses for all of us. Miss you guys- can't believe it's already been a week!
Thanks for bringing us back to the water for when Jesus became more than a name. I can't necessarily say those words speak for all of us but they certainly speak for me!
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