Who am I?

Posted on May 8, 2019 by Tim Sorbo

Who am I? Who are you?

A few days ago, I wrote about being included. Click here to read that post.

I mentioned how the people living in these far off places were included by God. As in, God thought that they were important enough for Peter to write to them.

Here are the first three verses of I Peter for reference.

“Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To God’s elect, exiles scattered throughout the provinces of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, to be obedient to Jesus Christ and sprinkled with his blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance.” I Peter 1:1-3 NIV

The saints were included because of the sacrifice that Christ made on the cross.

Let me rearrange the wording: They were Included in Christ.

And because the were included in Christ, they could then Identify with Christ.

It is one thing to believe in what Jesus did on the cross.
But does that belief equal lifestyle?

When Christ finally died on that cross, something unique happened. It is recorded for us in Matthew 27:51;

“At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom.”

From top to bottom! God did the ripping!

ripping of the veil

Now, what was open only to the high priest once a year, the holy of holies was open to the public! Anyone could enter into relationship with God.

The invite is there, we just need to accept and then attend!

I am included in Christ. If you have given your life to him, then you are also included.

Now we can go forward and be identified with Christ.

Let your life match up with your identity. If it be Christ, then live that way.

There is unlimited power and resource. We have access to the Word.

Be the person God desires you to be.

After all, he chose you.

indentity print

May Day!

Posted on May 1, 2019 by Tim Sorbo

Happy May Day!

So, I was curious.

Why do pilots or captains, when in trouble, use the phrase “May day! May day! May day!”?

Why would some say those words?

According to history.com, that phrase means nothing.

It just seemed interesting to me.

may first

Having explained my odd sense of curiosity, I now come to the real reason for writing today.

I have something to say.

Well, actually, it is Peter that has something to say.

You know Peter. He kept putting his foot in his mouth.

He had many things to say back when he was alive.

In fact, Peter is probably best known for things he said.

Or, more accurately, things he said before he thought about them.

saying something stupid

I have been studying the letters of Peter.

Peter had a lot to say.

And so, I am going to say what I think Peter would say to us, if he were alive today.

To begin, let’s look at the first six words of Peter’s first letter:

“Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ,”

Peter, a man that spent time with Jesus. He was, in my opinion, the closest person to Jesus while Jesus was alive.

Anytime someone spends time with Jesus, they will have something to say.

So come on this journey with me. Let us explore Peter and his words together.

Lent, pt. 39

Posted on April 13, 2019 by Tim Sorbo

If you remember yesterday’s post, I had gone to a men’s conference at church.

Today was the second half. It was really good.

There were so many morsels of truth that I will be mulling over the next week or so.

I want to give you one such morsel today:

There is power in proximity.

When you have spent time with Jesus, others are affected.

The opposite is true.

When you are with someone who has been with Jesus, you can sense the power.

So whether or not you are the one with Jesus, great things can happen.

Let me challenge you.

Spend time with Jesus. Let his love fill you. Change your life to fit into God’s desires.

Not only will you be different but the world around you will be changed as well.

Have a great night and see you tomorrow for Lent, pt. 40!

Lent, pt. 36

Posted on April 10, 2019 by Tim Sorbo

Long day for me.

long day meme

It was one of those days that was full. Nothing bad, just full.

I watched my daughter get honored in a D.A.R.E. graduation.

There was a board meeting at church.

I also waited tables at the Olive Garden.

All of this made for a crazy day.

So now, I just sat down on the couch to write this blog.

Feels good to sit down.

Resting here reminds me of someone else who sat down.

“1In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe. 3The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.” Hebrews 1:1-3 NIV Underline mine

These are some of my favorite verses.

In short, Jesus did his work and then he sat.

Sat down at his place in heaven.

In my opinion, this means that the work is complete.

Purification from sins…that is what Jesus did.