Journey Church

Jesus has come.  He is the Light of the World.  When we accept His invitation, He places that light in us and our journey on this planet becomes one of subtraction. Each day removing the layers of ego and leaving the shadows to reveal the light of the world in us.

The Jewish people had been promised a deliverer.  God fulfilled His promise, though not in the way His people expected.  God gives us promises before provision to thwart our self-reliance and foster a deeper relationship with Him.

The Creator God, who has been shunned, under appreciated, ignored, falsely accused, and forgotten does not come as a violent conqueror but rather as a baby prince. As an adult, He is a man of peace. Rather than fight violence He absorbs it, and in His death, He delivers life.

Each one of us is filled with longings. We are all waiting for something. What we may not totally understand, and what many of us often forget is that we are waiting on SOMEONE.

Do we find ourselves loving only those who are easy to love and love us? Or do we find ourselves extending love’s reach to those in our lives we have differences with? In this message Jesus guides us towards loving our enemies.

In the Kingdom Jesus teaches that we should be actively standing against evil defending human dignity but doing so in a non-violent way.

The Kingdom is full of a race of people known for their relationship with Truth.  “Yes,” is a statement of genuine commitment and trust.  “No,” is spoken to express courageous and healthy boundaries.

Jesus doesn’t come with a morality review. He uses hyperbole to communicate the significance and value of resisting temptation. If we don’t put boundaries and spiritual practices in place we will have trouble holding back the power of the flesh.

In the Kingdom there is a way to diffuse resentment and bitterness.  Left unchecked anger becomes murderously treacherous.

The law offers a blaring message: “You cannot do enough. You are not good enough. Self-effort will not save you.”  Jesus came to fulfill the law.  He can and will save you if you will let him.