God’s goal is to shape our lives along the same lines as Christ

Regardless of what year, God’s goal for us in transformation. To live transformed lives, to have transformational relationships in the church and to be involved on transforming lives.

Abraham was used as an example of what Faith and deeds look like. Our goal: If someone wants to know what faith and deeds looks like, they can look at our life

Faith gives way beyond what the world has to offer. We may choose to let faith determine our choices or continue to make choices based on sight.

Our faith is not about us it’s about God. Having a faith as small as a mustard seed. God will make up for the rest.

Jesus offered the woman eternal life, salvation and a new life. For whatever reason the woman was coming from one relationship to another. Quite possibly, she was looking to satisfy the deeper desire for the relationship with God.

There are several things about running we can learn from the Bible. Paul does not compare Christian living with a sprint run. Godly life is more like a marathon.

God’s ultimate goal for us is transformation. Not comfort, perfect health, success happiness or a relief of pain.

The book of Hebrews written to disciples who faced hardship, ostracism, property confiscated imprisonment and more. As result they were tired and weary. Many abandoned the faith. Others were wondering: Is following Jesus worth it?

Jesus says, “Do not worry. Anxiety/worry was a problem then, and still exist today. Each day, Life has difficulties and varying degrees.
We are called not to worry. Worries are consumed by fear and hinder our trust in God.