Monday, January 19, 2015

18 January 2015 - ENCS

The discipleship series was continued by Calvin Hong (with the flu)
Matthew chapter twenty eight commissions all disciples what to do
Per verse nineteen, we are to "go and make disciples of all nations"
After encountering God, we are changed from our core foundations
He allows us to change the world while on earth we are alive
To be lights and salt for the world, per Matthew chapter five
Per Ephesians chapter two, we were only saved by faith and grace
Not by works, but to do good works until we reach the eternal place
Calvin said that people are looking for joy, hope, and peace
Even in dark times, we can be a light that does not cease
Per Second Corinthians five, anyone in Christ is a new creation
Reconciled to God, who gives us the ministry of reconciliation
God wants us to be ambassadors, bringing people together
Restoring and reconciling relationships in all types of weather
In Matthew eighteen, Jesus shared the parable of the lost sheep
God does not want anyone to perish, all of our souls His to keep

Calvin then read out verse forty six from Luke chapter six
If we call Jesus "Savior", then all parts of our life He can fix
Then discipleship is being an example, not just mere duplication
We should use our unique talents for Him, through life's duration

Mark chapter twelve tells the story of the demon-possessed man
Doing miracles for large crowds or individuals, Jesus clearly can
About a big storm on the sea, the previous verses did tell
Sometimes God takes us through storms to prepare us well
Jesus clothed the possessed man after setting him free
Everything in the Bible has a purpose, as we oft do see
After the possessed man was healed, Jesus he wanted to follow
But Jesus told him instead to tell his story to all those he did know

God knows our situation, all of our needs, and all of our pain
He cares about each one of us for His love will never wane
There is no such thing as a closet Christian, Calvin did say
We must let God be visibly with us every hour of every day
We witness for God with our actions and words, Calvin did state
For with Jesus, the works we can do will be mighty and great

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