by George Runyan | Sep 2, 2019 | Devotional, Fit For Engagement, George Runyan
Here is another example of choosing God’s will over one’s own will and the will of friends. Paul declared, “‘I am ready not only to be bound but even to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.’ And since he would not be persuaded, we fell silent, remarking,...
by George Runyan | Aug 30, 2019 | Devotional, George Runyan
Christ, whom Paul calls the Last Adam, fully fulfills God’s redemptive purpose for humanity. Jesus chose to lay aside His will for the will of God. Once and for all He made it possible for anyone who puts their faith in His redemptive work, to be able to do the same...
by George Runyan | Aug 28, 2019 | Devotional, Fit For Engagement, George Runyan
Not As I Will, but As You Will My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me, yet not as I will, but as You will. Matthew 26:39b NASB This passage is the clearest picture that mankind has of absolute surrender to the will of God. This is the turning point...
by George Runyan | Aug 21, 2019 | Devotional, Fit For Engagement, George Runyan
God’s Wonderful Wisdom However, we speak wisdom among those who are mature, yet not the wisdom of this age, nor of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing. But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, the hidden wisdom which God ordained before the ages for...
by George Runyan | Aug 15, 2019 | Devotional, Fit For Engagement, George Runyan
The Agony of Gethsemane Think about Jesus as He faced the cross to purchase our redemption. That is, the possibility of redemption for all those lost in the world. He saw everyone who would believe and receive His New Covenant in His blood. Hebrews 12:1–2 brings focus...
by George Runyan | Aug 10, 2019 | Devotional, Fit For Engagement, George Runyan
The Overcoming Life Comes from God The overcoming life comes from God on the basis of faith. Overcoming is through the power of His resurrection life and through daily fellowship that we have with Him. It is a fellowship, at times, that is in His sufferings, which...
