The Wisdom Journey

Although people and the difficult situations they face may differ greatly, the hope they desperately want is always found in the same place—in Jesus Christ. Two desperate people from very different backgrounds illustrate this truth. Our extensive collection of discipleship resources is free and on-demand:  https://www.wisdomonline.org

Jesus never encounters a hopeless case. Even a deranged, demon-possessed man can be delivered, saved, and used in God’s service. That is something we should remember with regard to both ourselves and every other seemingly hopeless person we meet. Our extensive collection of discipleship resources is free and on-demand:  https://www.wisdomonline.org

The trials of life are tests. We will either wither under them or learn from them. The greatest thing we can learn from trials is that we can always trust Jesus to be sufficient. Stephen is the president of Shepherds Theological Seminary. Learn more: https://www.wisdomonline.org/sts

To be Christ’s loyal subjects today is to be part of a steadily developing kingdom that will one day be manifested fully in the Lord’s visible, earthly, millennial reign. No earthly treasure is of greater value than being a citizen of His kingdom. Our extensive collection of discipleship resources is free and on-demand:  https://www.wisdomonline.org

Our faithful service to the Lord will bring opposition and, sadly, the disappointment of seeing some people make false professions of faith. But we can be sure our service is not in vain, for Jesus promises to grow His kingdom according to His power and timing, not ours. Receive the next three months of Stephen's magazine, Heart to Heart. https://www.wisdomonline.org/lp/magazine

 

In this current age, as we await Christ’s return, we are to be proclaiming God’s glorious Word. As we do, we have the Lord’s assurance that while many will reject the truth and some will falsely profess it for a time, others will certainly embrace it in faith and follow Christ. Stephen answers Bible questions that come in from listeners like you. Ask us anything at [email protected]

If we find ourselves misunderstood and the truth we speak rejected, even when it is clear and obvious, we can take comfort in knowing this was our Lord’s experience as well. And like Jesus, we should use such occasions to warn and to teach those who resist the gospel.

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Serving the Lord is not reserved for the most talented, brilliant, or capable among us. A few verses in the Gospel of Luke remind us that the Lord welcomes the worship and service of the unknown, the unexpected, and the unappealing -- indeed, all who have experienced His grace.

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To ignore one's sin is to ignore the most basic problem in life. To ignore Jesus Christ is to ignore the only means of forgiveness of sin. Spiritual peace and rest come only through faith in Him.

Stephen is the President of Shepherds Theological Seminary. Learn more at https://www.wisdomonline.org/sts

Difficult circumstances and unfulfilled expectations can cause us to doubt God's plan and purpose. They should also drive us to God's Word, which answers our doubts with His promises.

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