Firm Foundation with Bryan Hudson
Religion & Spirituality:Christianity
Romans 13:11 And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed. 12 The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light.
One of the great dangers for Christians is complacency. Complacency is defined as: “A feeling of contentment or self-satisfaction, especially when coupled with an unawareness of a need”
Paul offers a powerful parallel using the word “sleep.” When we sleep we are unaware of our surroundings, oblivious to others, and unable to respond.
Christ Followers do not want to be “asleep in the light,” but alert and ready to serve God. While believers do not have darkness inside of them, we do not want to operate in darkness by failing to work with Christ or letting God have His way. Sometimes the works of darkness we need to cast off are things like simple distractions to living in God’s light. Simple things like watching too much television, engaging in too much leisure, or even constantly interacting on Facebook and social media can put us to sleep spiritually. None of these activities is wrong, but anything can become darkness when we fail to see the light of what God wants us to do.
The “armor of light” is a beautiful phrase putting us in the mind of being clothed with the power and grace of God. We are all wearing armor that both protects us and empowers us.
Reflection Question: What are 1-3 ways that you need to “wake up?”
Key insight I gained today:
Today’s action item based on insight:
5 Good Things That Happen When You Give Thanks
The Pull of Value & Priority; ”Pearls of Priority” | Navigate, Part 11
The Pull of Value & Priority (Continued) | Part Ten of Navigate: How to Successful Journey Through Life and These Times
The Pull of Value & Priority | Part Ten of Navigate, How to Successfully Journey Through Life and These Times
The Power of Together, Cont. | Part Nine of Navigate: How to Successful Journey Through Life and These Times
The Power of Together | Part Eight of Navigate: How to Successful Journey Through Life and These Times
FIRM FOUNDATION BIBLE STUDY “Who I Am In Christ”
Never Accept Condemnation From Others or Yourself – ”Who I Am In Christ” Firm Foundation 21-Day Devotional
Systems of Failure & Success | Part Seven of Navigate: How to Successful Journey Through Life and These Times
Navigate, The Conquerer‘s Mindset | Patricia A. Hudson
Navigating Systems of God and Men | Part Six of Navigate: How to Successful Journey Through Life and These Times
10 Things You Can Do | Part Five of Navigate: How to Successful Journey Through Life and These Times
The Compass of Love | Part Four of Navigate: How to Successful Journey Through Life and These Times
NAVIGATE: Part 3 – Power of Nurture: Preparing Children to Navigate Life
Self Care: Fit for the Journey | Part Two of Navigate: How to Successful Journey Through Life and These Times
NAVIGATE. How to Successfully Journey Through Life & These Times - Part One
Remember. Don't Look Back.
Hope – What Is It? How Does It Come?
Source vs. Resource: How to Receive the Things You Need
Cause & Effect: God's Promises and Mercy at Work
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
The Hello Heaven Podcast
Cast The Word
Let Me Be Frank | Bishop Frank Caggiano’s Podcast | Diocese of Bridgeport, CT
The Kingdom Power Fellowship Podcast
The Bible Recap
The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)