Josh Kreger

IBS 1 John 3:20  For if our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and knows all things. This verse has spoken to me a lot lately. It's very easy for us as Christians to think about how unqualified we are to do the work that God has us doing. Which isn't a bad thing to realize, however when we start dwelling on how unworthy and terrible of a person we are is when we find ourselves in a slippery slope. Yes, each and everyone of us are terrible sinners deserving of eternal death. However, when we dwell on that fact without also recognizing what Christ did for us on the cross when He gave His life as a random for everyone who would choose to call out to Him. And now because of what He has done for us the Father no longer looks at us and sees dirty rotten sinners, but rather His Beloved sons and daughters. This is the way we should see ourselves; beloved, chosen, and redeemed! So next time you're heart tries to condemn you run to the truth that is found i

IBS Philippians 4:1  Therefore, my beloved and longed-for brethren,joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, beloved. This verse is a great example of what love Paul had for the churches that he planted and also gives us a good picture of what God's love for us is like. Whenever we as followers of Christ get to the place where we resent those who we are discipling then we have failed to be the representation of Christ that we are called to be. Paul says that he is talking to his "Beloved and longed-for brethren." So often I find myself needing to pray that God would give me a love for those who I'm serving that surpasses all understanding, because when we do have that love it speaks so much more then any word that we could speak to them. Application This week I will ask Sam to keep me accountable to praying for more love for the Ugandan people that I have a chance to serve and disciple.