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At the risk of asserting what may be self-evident, I propose that if one aspires to be a disciple of Jesus, one should continuously dwell on the teachings of Jesus as found in the Gospels. Being saved and being a disciple are not the same thing. While our redemption may be anchored in the death and resurrection of Jesus, discipleship is anchored in what Jesus taught and did before He died.
In her new book, The Blessed Life – A 90-Day Devotional Through the Teachings and Miracles of Jesus (B&H Publishing), Kelly Minter invites the reader to dwell in the ministry of Jesus as recorded in the Gospel of Matthew. The Blessed Life offers the reader a daily exposure to the actions and words of Christ before his death. Various stories, parables, healings, sermons, and teachings are covered in a gentle and thoughtful manner, leaving the reader with a better understanding of what it looks like to live this life as a follower of Jesus.
Here is a quote from Minter from her devotional on Jesus’ story of houses built on sand and rock. “Being a believer in Jesus’ gift of salvation results in being a doer of His teaching. This is the wise life, the house built on solid ground, the one that will endure because its foundation is on Him. Do you believe in the things He’s taught you? Then go walk in them.” Reading the Gospels over and over throughout one’s life may seem like a recipe for monotony. The Gospels, however, are like the rest of the Bible. Regardless of how many times one reads them, there is always something new to discover, some un-noticed word that changes your perception, some truth your soul needs to hear again. Perhaps that is the nature of the literature, but I am inclined to believe it is often the work of the Holy Spirit. May the Spirit of Christ use The Blessed Life to enhance your faith and discover new riches in the teachings and ministry of Jesus, who beckons us ever forward in our journey of faith.
-Darrel Holcombe, Owner
Sanctuary Christian Books and Gifts
Colonial Promenade, Alabaster
www.sanctuarychristianbooksandgifts.com
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