I realize that "Happy" and "Monday" aren't used in the same sentence very often.
But every now and then you have to "mix it up" a bit, don't you think?
For my family, this weekend was filled with church and tasks and time with friends.
And also I had a chance to read some more from the book I mentioned on Friday's blog entry.
It's called "Stand"(Crossway).
John Piper and Justin Taylor are the editors.
A few folks we've had on Total Impact over the years have written some powerful chapters.
Former guests like John MacArthur, Jerry Bridges & Randy Alcorn.
It's a small book that packs quite a punch.
It's a call to "keep on keeping on" when it comes to our Christian faith.
It's real, and super Biblical.
One quote from Randy Alcorn knocked my socks off:
"If you insist on being respected and praised, in society or in the church, you will walk away not only from the cause but from your Lord.
Jesus said in John 15:20:
"No servant is greater than his master. If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also."
"Who are we to expect the world to treat us better than it treated Jesus?
One of the greatest enemies of staying strong in our faith is the desire to be popular, whether with the world or with the church.
If your eyes are on anyone but Jesus you're not going to have the stamina to put up with criticism.
Live for the approval of others and you will not live for Christ's approval, and therefore you will not endure"
Let's live for Jesus.
The Audence of One.
I hope this encourages you if you're in a season of being misunderstood as you do you best to remain faithful to Christ.
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