Trip Kimball

Discipleship is not a program, nor a curriculum. It's much simpler & more personal. Jesus modeled discipleship by example. Paul also followed Jesus & His model. So, do we choose to follow what is popular or follow Jesus? Link– buff.ly/S77Otrp @EnduringWordCom @tkbeyond

In America, we prize our individualism, as if it were sacred. We wear it as a badge of honor. But our commitment to individualistic expression is at odds with the call of Jesus to follow HIm... Link– buff.ly/JDtXlJU @tkbeyond @WordStrong2Tim2

Consider what is most important to you. My family is my most valuable living legacy on earth. People I’ve been privileged to lead, disciple, & serve are the next most important... That kind of investment is invaluable... Link– buff.ly/i1NMdZn @tkbeyond @WordStrong2Tim2

The church is a community of believers following Jesus, both individually & corporately. This is the heart of discipleship. Discipleship should be the engine driving the church forward in its God-given purpose. Link– buff.ly/GlRGyPq @EnduringWordCom @tkbeyond

Solomon sees a more redemptive view of work than many of us might have... here he says people should see work as a gift from God and to “… find satisfaction in their work.” Solomon based this on a simple trust in God. Link– buff.ly/i1NMdZn @tkbeyond @WordStrong2Tim2

It's easy to get so focused on ourselves that we can't see what's going on around us. Focusing on ourselves also blinds us to the needs of others. The disciples of Jesus had this problem, as we do today. tripkimball.com/home/john-de… @tkbeyond @WordStrong2Tim2

Jesus was clear about what His Father’s will was for His life. The disciples tried to impose their priorities upon the Lord. The woman at the well seems more connected to what mattered to Jesus than His disciples. Link– buff.ly/HBvKg5R @tkbeyond @WordStrong2Tim2

Have we become followers of what’s popular rather than Jesus? Are we any different from Israel during the days of the kings & prophets? If so, it is a far cry from what God intends... Denying ourselves & dying to self... Link– buff.ly/GlRGyPq @EnduringWordCom @tkbeyond

Reading the end of Ecclesiastes chapter 2... the last few verses hold a surprise. Solomon gives a reason to find satisfaction in life through our work. He also gives an optimistic perspective on what we see as a legacy... Link– buff.ly/i1NMdZn @tkbeyond @WordStrong2Tim2

When our life's priorities center on ourselves, they become selfish & limited. When our priority is God’s, we’ll be free from the worry of what we’ll eat, drink, or wear. What's the focus of your life’s priorities? Link– buff.ly/HBvKg5R @tkbeyond @WordStrong2Tim2