verseoftheday

Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it... Jeremiah 6:16 NIV We've lifted our eyes from an immediate response to see the big picture, see where this is taking us... we've sought God's wisdom and truth, and we've sought out the wisdom of others...we know the right way, the right thing to do, the right response in that moment..."and walk in it" is the instruction... Just do it. And often we don't. Don't choose in that moment to respond how God would have us respond. Make that choice even though it goes against what we know is right... 'Cos it takes practice and work and repentance and going back to God...He's in the business of transformation... from the inside out :) #inthistogether #inthebattle #Godisforus

Then the Lord said to Joshua, "Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Take the whole army with you..." Joshua 8:1 NIV We like to think we can do it all ourselves...one of our cultural values in NZ is individual resilience and strength. But there's gonna be times when you need the whole army with you...when things that are in front of (or inside) you that going it alone just won't cut it... Share your need, your heart, fears, hurts...challenges... it may not be with a big army but we all need people on our team, people we can trust, who will stand with us... If Jesus needed a team then we do too. So reach out and recruit if you're in need of an army today... you might be surprised who will join you :) And if you're committed to walking with someone thru whatever they're going thru...stay the course. Don't give up just because it's getting tough or messy... #inthistogether #inthebattle #onyourteam

Then the Lord said to Joshua, "Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Take the whole army with you, and go up and attack Ai. For I have delivered into your hands the king of Ai, his people, his city and his land..." Joshua 8:1 NIV In a business meeting this week the recent earthquakes were discussed and the comment was; "well you're not worried because you have the hope of heaven..." The battle has already been won. Just like Josh was told. I've already done it. Delivered. Yet you still need to go and fight the battle... We still need to do what God has called us to...to represent Him to the world...to be agents of grace, of restoration, of hope, of justice...to be His hands & feet in a broken & damaged world God's won it for us. Delivered Yet still wants us to do our part... #lovepeople #grace #inthebattle #somethingtochewon