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There’s been such a strong emphasis lately on what God has done—on what He has already accomplished—rather than what we must do to earn it. And maybe that’s the point. Maybe that’s always been the point. "For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son..." —Romans 8:29 Before the foundation of the world, before humanity took its first breath or ever fell from glory, God already spoke a word over us: “Let Us make man in Our image.” That wasn't just a design decision; it was a declaration of destiny . In that moment, we were predestined —not just to exist, but to reflect His Son . And when God speaks, He doesn't just wish. He works . He wills . He finishes . “So God created man in His own image…” —Genesis 1:27 In other words, what He predestined in Genesis 1:26, He fulfilled in Genesis 1:27–28. We weren’t just created—we were blessed , given purpose, and sent to multiply, rule, and reflect. 🕊️ Grace That Goes Before Us ...

We weren’t made to play defense. From the beginning, God made us in His image, blessed us, and gave us a mandate: "Be fruitful, multiply, replenish the earth, subdue it, and have dominion." That’s not passive language. That’s offensive strategy. We were created to move forward, take ground, and reflect the fullness of His authority. Look at Jesus—the exact image of God. He didn’t live from the sidelines, waiting for things to change. He was the change. He forgave sins, healed the sick, cast out demons, raised the dead, lifted the brokenhearted, restored dignity, confronted hypocrisy, and proclaimed liberty. When His disciples couldn’t cast out a demon, He didn’t hang His head. He said, "Bring him to Me." When a funeral procession passed by, He didn’t bow in sympathy—He ruined the funeral. (See Luke 7:11–17) This is the kind of offensive life we were made for. Jesus even said the gates of hell would not prevail against His Church (Matthew 16:18). Gates are d...

 There’s a popular belief that in order to be blessed, you’ve got to do something first. Pray more. Give more. Obey better. Clean up your act. Jump through spiritual hoops. But let’s be honest: that mindset—while it sounds holy—is a trap. Because the truth is: We are not blessed because of our works. We are blessed because of Christ’s finished work. ✝️ The Emphasis Is Christ, Not Conditions When Paul preached, he said he resolved to know nothing but Jesus Christ and Him crucified (1 Corinthians 2:2). Why? Because the entire foundation of our life, purpose, and blessing is built on what He did—not what we do . Jesus didn’t come to give us better keys to being blessed. He is the Key. Through His death and resurrection: We’ve been restored to the image of God (Colossians 3:10) We are already blessed with every spiritual blessing (Ephesians 1:3) We are redeemed from the curse (Galatians 3:13) We are clean (John 15:3) We are righteous in Him (2 Corinthians...

 I keep hearing people talk about what we need to do in order to get God to bless us. “If you do this, God will bless you.” “If you just obey here, you’ll finally be blessed.” The implication is always the same: blessing is something we earn. But lately, that line of thinking has started to rub me the wrong way—and here’s why. 🌱 The First Blessing Came Before the First Act In Genesis 1:28, God creates mankind in His image. And before they do anything , it says: “And God blessed them, and God said to them, ‘Be fruitful and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it; and have dominion…’” This blessing wasn’t earned. It wasn’t the result of righteous behavior. It was simply given—because they were made in God’s image. That blessing became the foundation for their purpose : to be fruitful, to multiply, to replenish what was empty, to subdue what was wild, and to steward creation with God-given dominion. In other words, God blesses in alignment with identity and purpose...

 "I brought you out from the sheepfold." As I said before, I was led in prayer to give thanks for being brought up from the sheepfold. And as I did, I began to reflect: what exactly is the sheepfold? For me, it wasn’t just one place or one season. It was many things—depression, heartbreak, addiction, lack, captivity, confusion. I’ve lived in some dark places internally, even while appearing functional on the outside. So when God says, "I brought you out," I know that it wasn’t me climbing up. It was Him reaching down. But here’s what struck me deeper this time: why does God bring us out? He told David in 2 Samuel 7:8 that He brought him from the sheepfold to make him ruler over His people . That wasn’t just a promotion—it was a restoration. David was being placed into the purpose humanity was created for from the beginning: to be made in God's image and to walk in dominion. The sheepfold is the place of lost dominion . It’s where we are subdued by the thin...

  What Jesus Really Came to Save Us From We know Jesus came to save us from sin... He also came to save us from our religion. When John the Baptist saw Jesus walking toward him, he proclaimed, "Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!" (John 1:29) That statement has echoed through history, and rightly so. Jesus came to deal with sin—not just the obvious kind that leads to rebellion and brokenness, but also the hidden kind that hides behind robes, rituals, and rules. Sin and Religion: Two Sides of the Same Coin Sin says: I’ll live life my way. Religion says: I’ll earn my way back to God. Both reject the gift of God, which is eternal life—eternal life being to know Him (John 17:3). One runs away in rebellion. The other tries to earn their way back through self-effort, missing the invitation to relationship. And both end up lost —just like the two sons in the story of the prodigal (Luke 15). One wandered into wild living, the other stayed ho...

A couple years ago, my life was formless and void—covered in darkness. Depression weighed heavy, direction felt distant, and everything around me seemed like chaos. But now, as I quietly celebrate the release of my first book, I’m drawn to one line in Scripture that sums it all up: "I took you from the sheepfold..." – 2 Samuel 7:8 God spoke those words to David, reminding him that before the throne, before the crown, before anyone saw his value—God saw him. God took him. And I can’t help but say the same. I didn’t climb out of that pit. I didn’t figure it all out. He took me. He brought me out. This isn’t about bragging—it’s about bearing witness. The testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy (Revelation 19:10). What He’s done for one, He’s able and willing to do for another. So let this post encourage you if you’re still in your sheepfold season—or remind you, if you’ve already come out, of the One who brought you through. What the Sheepfold Can Represent 1. Obs...