tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930553747640588156.post3188495927350772153..comments2023-10-30T04:29:36.162-07:00Comments on *Gospel-driven Disciples: How Did I Miss That?Gregg Metcalfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12170541048035179191noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930553747640588156.post-27493452464410341452010-10-20T22:42:53.380-07:002010-10-20T22:42:53.380-07:00Could it be that the verses also have something to...Could it be that the verses also have something to do with long term outcomes and successes and the consequences of trusting and obeying God? Sometimes what we think we need now is not what we really need in the bigger picture of our life. If we are just watching our feet as we go we may be meandering all over the path, but if we intently focus on God's way we will move forward with determination and purpose.<br />Thanks for making us think and dwell upon God's word.<br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a>Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930553747640588156.post-29996790617803549992010-10-20T20:57:01.507-07:002010-10-20T20:57:01.507-07:00Faith is like a muscle that must be exercised regu...Faith is like a muscle that must be exercised regularly or it will atrophy. Let it expand and take over other areas of your life. (Michael Yousef)J Curtishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746127431922685446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930553747640588156.post-90816370974899929692010-10-20T17:39:46.330-07:002010-10-20T17:39:46.330-07:00Another masterpiece, brother Gregg!
"Success...Another masterpiece, brother Gregg!<br /><br />"Success according to God's standard..." Who does the Bible say is blessed? "Blessed is the one whose sins are overcome, whom God has sheltered deep within his grace. Blessed is the one who trusts in God the Son, His steadfast love the sinner's hiding place." (Psalm 32)Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08334880347109220874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930553747640588156.post-32979126525805822002010-10-20T17:38:35.618-07:002010-10-20T17:38:35.618-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08334880347109220874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930553747640588156.post-31632370495955033952010-10-20T17:01:39.257-07:002010-10-20T17:01:39.257-07:00"...trusting God rather than trusting yoursel...<i>"...trusting God rather than trusting yourself and surrendering every area of your life to Him is far better than living according to your own strategy."</i><br /><br />So true! Learning to trust God's providential care over His universe gives me greater confidence when I have to make a hard decision. I make plans (as a prudent person should,) but God directs my path. Whew! Better Him than me!Cathy M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08107932375538192094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930553747640588156.post-64772770011950233062010-10-20T07:07:17.209-07:002010-10-20T07:07:17.209-07:00Amen. Great post. God is not a magic wand and Hi...Amen. Great post. God is not a magic wand and His word not a mantra. People do the same with the idea of God giving you the desires of your heart (Ps. 37:4) while missing what truly delighting yourself in the Lord entails. Thanks for the reminder.<br /><br />And thanks to the Old Geezer for pulling out MY favorite verse. That one is in my mind every single Sunday as I preach. I know I'm worthless, but His Word is powerful, and our Sovereign King will accomplish His purpose. SDGScotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17620657390402998257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930553747640588156.post-71817037118094536932010-10-20T06:01:52.832-07:002010-10-20T06:01:52.832-07:00I remember a young pastor who would tell us that G...I remember a young pastor who would tell us that God calls us to be faithful and not necessarily successful right before we went out to do street evangelism. He would say "our job is to plant seeds and share the Gospel even if we ever see any results this side of heaven". Just share The Word and Trust God for the results. <br /><br />Then he would quote Isaiah 55:11, So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me void, But it shall accomplish what I please, And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930553747640588156.post-76194600090679829162010-10-20T05:27:32.761-07:002010-10-20T05:27:32.761-07:00Ditto "trusting God rather than trusting your...Ditto <i>"trusting God rather than trusting yourself"</i> for me.<br /><br />Always loves how the verse speaks of trusting with our heart (or inner man) and not our own understanding (or head). So much of modern day Christianity seems to be geared at appealing to our heads. Obedience is a thing of the heart.. it is knowing (not rationalizing) what to do and then doing it.<br /><br />Good stuff Gregg!kc bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17440862813109808755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930553747640588156.post-20762322973909288462010-10-20T04:02:17.711-07:002010-10-20T04:02:17.711-07:00Excellant post. I find your reasoning solid and it...Excellant post. I find your reasoning solid and it fits in completely with a God who is sovereign. Isn't it amazing how we just continue to grow if we are willing to have an open mind that seeks him? And that is just what this verse is about!Sphericalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07678782081301897978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930553747640588156.post-52501639874911192452010-10-20T03:23:50.494-07:002010-10-20T03:23:50.494-07:00Thanks for breaking down one of my favorite verses...Thanks for breaking down one of my favorite verses. Digging in can really change your perspective. I'll be mulling this over all day and then some. Thanks for sharing! :o)Larrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05551141093395055894noreply@blogger.com