Jesus challenged our priorities and devotion in Luke 14. In fact, He challenged our faith with the word "COMPEL."
To be compelled means to be moved by force of inner compulsion, to put constraint upon, to be persuaded or strongly urged. To be compelled means to understand the value of something, to comprehend the urgency of the moment.
The truth is, we are always COMPELLED by something and someone. What and who compels us makes the difference between a faith that leaves us disappointed and self-consumed and one that leaves us satisfied and fulfilled in life.

Jesus came for the world, yes. But the real reason He came is more personal - He came for YOU. To save you and be present with you. He redeems your past. He brings the supernatural into your every situation. And He unleashes His potential within your future. Receive the birth of Jesus as a personal gift to you, and then give it away to others who need to know Him in the same way.

Have you ever experienced divine disappointment? Stepping out in faith, believing God to do the impossible, only to find that things don't turn out the way you had prayed or hoped for?
You will encounter moments in your life where the story isn't playing out the way you expected. But could it be, God is doing something significant, you just can’t clearly see it yet? All of history culminating with the the birth of Christ assures us that He is. We can rest assured and live by faith that God is WITH US. You can walk through every circumstance knowing that Jesus is in front leading the way.

Bread is mentioned all throughout the Bible, but it’s not just referring to dinner rolls. It’s referring to the Bread of Life: Jesus Christ. God sent Jesus to restore relationship with man - to be the source and sustainer of life for every person. He can satisfy our deepest hunger. Bring yours to Him; taste and see.

Our choices and decisions often bring us to a place in life where our walls become broken down. When that happens, we're susceptible to attacks from the enemy. We can become overwhelmed, making excuses for where we are by either blaming others or our circumstances. We're taking liberties and no longer trying to practice moderation or constraint.
The Bible teaches us that self-control is a big deal! It helps us take responsibility for our own lives and begin to thrive again by setting healthy boundaries. As we begin to take steps in practicing self-control, God meets us where we are with His grace and empowers our efforts. We start with ourselves and we can start TODAY!