I want to take it to 'The Next Level' (2007)

2007 is the year where we challenge everyone to take it to "The Next Level".

I shared about this biblical principle this past Sunday (Jan 7) with our Church community. As I studied through the books of Ezra and Nehemiah, the compelling truth that repeats itself is the idea that "God is faithful to bless!"

God is precise about the details of history to bring about His promised blessing. If God had not been faithful to restore the exiled Jews back to Jerusalem and to rebuild the Temple and it's wall, then we would not have the benefit of Jesus dying on the cross for our sins. Everything points to the cross. That's turning point in our mankind's relationship with God.

Praise God that we don't have to go to a temple to experience God, we have God living in us (in the person of the Holy Spirit) because we are the living temples of God. And this temple is mobile and can travel the world to take God's light to the lost.

I. Remember where you've been on your spiritual journey; and be motivated because God is always faithful.

Something to think about: How did God show his faithfulness recently in your life?

II. Realize where you currently are at in your spiritual journey and seek God fervently.

Something to think about: How do we seek God fervently? What does this entail?

III. Resolve to reach Kingdom goals as we cast off for Kingdom causes.

Something to think about: What are some goals for your spiritual life one year from me? What do you envision about you one year from now?

Listening to Lately: Pastor Rob Bell's Sermon (Mars Hills Bible Church) Audio Adrenaline Lift (Album)

Happenings this Week: my beautiful wife's birthday (don't ask about her age), going back to work at LAB, studying through Ezra and Nehemiah, meeting with Cluster Leaders on Thursday, watching the National Championship game, anticipating the season premiere of "24"