Embrace Podcast

We know we're all made for something, but how is it possible to be made for rest? Like, I have so much to do, who has time for rest? But the truth is, we were each made to have Sabbath in our lives—to take a day each week to rest and remember, and to do it regularly. Rest isn't optional, we were made for it.

We're all made for something, it's the way God designed us, but what does it mean to be made for generosity? Oftentimes we associate generosity with money and giving financially, but Paul paints a different picture for us in the book of Romans. Generosity applies to how we live our lives, holding everything we have loosely and being willing to give what we have to others. This is generosity, this is what we were made for.

God is faithful to us in all kinds of situations, but what about when we're unfaithful to Him— when we've walked away, replaced Him with other people, things, or passions, let our addictions rule us? God is still faithful, even when we're unfaithful. He will continue to rescue us, time and again, the only thing we need to do is cry out to Him.

Where is God when our health is failing? Is He really faithful in the midst of cancer, chronic pain, miscarriage, loss of a loved one? Here's the truth: God's faithfulness never ends, even when our health does. Our pain may not end in healing, but it can end in His peace.

God's faithfulness is something we all wrestle with at different points in our lives. Especially when it comes to the future, we're quick to doubt that God will be there with us. But here's the truth: God is faithful even when the future is uncertain—His protection, provision, and love will always be there, no matter what the future holds.

As followers of Jesus, we're following him for a purpose: to reach spiritual maturity. How do we get there? By resisting idols, being wary of busyness, and taking responsibility. As followers of Jesus we're meant to grow closer to him. We know how to get there, now let's follow!

As followers of Jesus we’re called not only to follow Jesus, but also to make followers of Jesus. How do we do this? Tell others what Jesus has done for us. This might sound intimidating at first, but it just means to show people with our lives what Jesus has done in our own life.

As followers of Jesus we're called to take action—to not only listen to God's Words, but also to practice them. What is one way we can put the Word of God into practice? By listening to the Holy Spirit: following the fruit of the spirit, being consistent, and even sometimes, doing things we don't want to do.

Once our heart is pointing toward following Jesus what's the second step in our walk with him? Listening to his Word and practicing what he says. But anyone can listen to Jesus, it's the wise person that puts his teachings into practice. How do we truly follow Jesus? Just do it. Simply do what Jesus says and watch to see where he leads.

Jesus extends a simple invitation to all of us: "Come follow me." No matter where we are—new Christian, old Christian, or not a Christian at all—we're all heading in a direction, either toward or away from Jesus. So what direction are you headed? What direction is the arrow of your life pointed?