When Deep Calls Unto Deep, Part II – Deep Roots From The Collected Works of Watchman Nee, Volume 37 The Lord’s parable of the sower teaches how people receive God’s word. Some seeds fall on the path, some on rocky ground, some among thorns, and some on good soil. These represent different ways people respond. The rocky ground has only a thin layer of soil, with rocks underneath. Seeds that fall there grow quickly at first, but when the sun…
When Deep Calls Unto Deep, Part I From The Collected Works of Watchman Nee, Volume 37 Psalm 42:7 says, “Deep calls unto deep.” Only a call from the depths can provoke a response from the depths. Nothing shallow can ever touch the depths, nor can anything superficial touch the inward parts. Only the deep will respond to the deep. Anything that does not issue from the depths cannot touch the depths. Others can respond deep within to only what issues…
I have taken an accounting long needed, long overdue, humbling, convicting, heart-correcting. I had to admit that in many ways — subtly sometimes — boldly other times — I have taken personal credit for what I could not conceive, produce, achieve, or accomplish on my own. I have no independent successes, accomplishments, attainments, prizes, or positions that I have manufactured on my own. There is nothing that I have done in my own strength. There is no ability that I…
What is the Spiritual Journey? It is a path which leads through the maze of personal motives, behaviors, attitudes and corresponding actions that seeks to liberate the believer from constraints, oppressions and confinements. It finishes with the believer living the God-kind of life (zoe), partnering with God to bring heaven to earth. Published in 2009, “The Road Home Is A Long Journey” book explains the seven significant events occurring in the life of Jesus. Each believer who wishes to fulfill…
Recently, I listened to myself praying. I was stopped in my tracks when I really gave weight to the words I was saying and the attitude that I was projecting. I was actually begging God, pestering Him to provide me with an answer to something I desperately wanted from Him. “Importunity” in prayer means “persistent and urgent requests, demands, or solicitations, often to the point of being troublesome or annoying.” It implies tireless pleading for something, resulting in shameless persistence….
Why is it so difficult for someone to take my advice? If I know the truth, then why don’t they hear? I desire to help them so their life can be fixed. And how do I know the appropriate things to say to them? Giving advice is all based on one’s own private experiences. Even the Spiritual Journey may differ because of individual belief systems and internal thoughts and prejudices. That is what drives behavior. God has already determined who…
Have you ever paused to reflect on the unique gift within you that you might have overlooked? It could be a remarkable ability that has accompanied you throughout your life—something you’ve taken for granted and yet holds great significance. These gifts, often referred to as abilities or talents, are inherently yours. God bestowed something in you at birth, while other abilities are awakened when you experience spiritual rebirth or are filled with the Spirit. As you journey through spiritual maturity,…
Enduring strength is from the heart; our enemies overthrown, but a head that bows in silent prayer; a mystery still unknown.
My friend recently told me she and her husband had been arguing. It escalated to a level of saying ungodly things, stomping, slamming, and finally silence for days. I asked her what started it, and she couldn’t really remember exactly. But what she did know was that it had something to do with the dog… Anger is displayed when a person is not satisfied with where they are, what they are doing, and they can’t do anything about it. It…
Anyone who watches football has seen this play a hundred times: the quarterback falls back, throws the perfect pass, and there is no one there to catch the ball. We watch the ball hit the turf and roll away with no player in the vicinity. Anyone who understands football knows that when the quarterback throws the football—it’s NOT to a person—but to where the person is supposed to BE. When we see a pass fail, it’s because the receiver didn’t…