Adventure in the Ascent
To the adventure in Him... This phrase has been a rallying cry for me and my circle of friends for years. We were designed for intimate relationship with God. Jesus made this possible through His sacrifice on the Cross. The veil was torn, and we were invited beyond. We were created for a grand adventure in which we come to Him in repentance, maintain intimacy, learn of Him, walk His path, and ascend the hill of the Lord. Let's ascend together and experience the adventure with God. There's more...
Adventure in the Ascent
Crossing Over to Encounter
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Eric Lovin
- Be Led by the Spirit
- Like Jesus, who only did what He saw the Father doing (John 5:19), Christians must follow the Spirit’s guidance rather than initiating plans and seeking God’s blessing after (Romans 8:14, Isaiah 30:21).
- Obedience May Lead to Storms
- The disciples faced a fierce storm while obeying Jesus’ command to cross the lake (Mark 4:35-41). Storms don’t always indicate disobedience; they can be used by The Father (John 16:33).
- Trust God’s Promises
- Jesus promised they would reach the other side (Mark 4:35). God’s promises are sure (2 Corinthians 1:20), and He is present through trials (Hebrews 13:5).
- Declare Peace in the Storm
- Jesus calmed the storm with “Peace, be still” (Mark 4:39), demonstrating Heaven’s peace. Believers are called to speak Christ’s authority into chaos.
- Divine Appointments Await
- Crossing the lake led to the deliverance of a demon-possessed man (Mark 5:1-20). Obedience positions us for God’s purposes, bringing wholeness (sozo in Greek, meaning salvation and wholeness).
- Be Christ’s Ambassadors
- Christians are called to follow the Spirit’s leading, preservere through challenges, and bring Christ’s transformative power to others (Colossians 1:27, 2 Corinthians 5:20).
- Listen for God’s voice, obey even when tired or uncertain, trust His presence in trials, and pursue divine appointments to see lives transformed.