http://tonymccollum.com/2008/07/stronger-devo-4/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:39:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://tonymccollum.com/2008/07/stronger-devo-4/comment-page-1/#comment-61 Davis Hipps Sat, 19 Jul 2008 15:37:17 +0000 http://tonymccollum.com/?p=38#comment-61 <p>Started this yesterday (already a day late) and wrapped it up now during the children's nap time. I love the disciples' faith in Jesus, in spite of their doubts. I love the "you feed them", "with what?", "what have you got? go see (paraphrased)" back and forth that a) gives a bit of insight into the fact that they had a relationship with Jesus where they felt comfortable being real with him, and b) illustrates how He can use what he have to do things we could never do on our own! And, because of their relationship, the disciples do what he says, even though it seems pointless. Acting in a way that shows we expect that the miracle is coming strengthens our faith and prepares us for when it does come. God's Word is so cool! Great stuff.</p> Started this yesterday (already a day late) and wrapped it up now during the children’s nap time. I love the disciples’ faith in Jesus, in spite of their doubts. I love the “you feed them”, “with what?”, “what have you got? go see (paraphrased)” back and forth that a) gives a bit of insight into the fact that they had a relationship with Jesus where they felt comfortable being real with him, and b) illustrates how He can use what he have to do things we could never do on our own! And, because of their relationship, the disciples do what he says, even though it seems pointless. Acting in a way that shows we expect that the miracle is coming strengthens our faith and prepares us for when it does come. God’s Word is so cool! Great stuff.

]]> http://tonymccollum.com/2008/07/stronger-devo-4/comment-page-1/#comment-6060 Davis Hipps Sat, 19 Jul 2008 15:37:00 +0000 http://tonymccollum.com/?p=38#comment-6060 Started this yesterday (already a day late) and wrapped it up now during the children's nap time. I love the disciples' faith in Jesus, in spite of their doubts. I love the "you feed them", "with what?", "what have you got? go see (paraphrased)" back and forth that a) gives a bit of insight into the fact that they had a relationship with Jesus where they felt comfortable being real with him, and b) illustrates how He can use what he have to do things we could never do on our own! And, because of their relationship, the disciples do what he says, even though it seems pointless. Acting in a way that shows we expect that the miracle is coming strengthens our faith and prepares us for when it does come. God's Word is so cool! Great stuff. Started this yesterday (already a day late) and wrapped it up now during the children’s nap time. I love the disciples’ faith in Jesus, in spite of their doubts. I love the “you feed them”, “with what?”, “what have you got? go see (paraphrased)” back and forth that a) gives a bit of insight into the fact that they had a relationship with Jesus where they felt comfortable being real with him, and b) illustrates how He can use what he have to do things we could never do on our own! And, because of their relationship, the disciples do what he says, even though it seems pointless. Acting in a way that shows we expect that the miracle is coming strengthens our faith and prepares us for when it does come. God’s Word is so cool! Great stuff.

]]> http://tonymccollum.com/2008/07/stronger-devo-4/comment-page-1/#comment-60 The Tuckers Sat, 19 Jul 2008 15:34:52 +0000 http://tonymccollum.com/?p=38#comment-60 <p>Haven't responded daily, but have been listening- Your devotionals are excellent.</p> Haven’t responded daily, but have been listening- Your devotionals are excellent.

]]> http://tonymccollum.com/2008/07/stronger-devo-4/comment-page-1/#comment-6059 The Tuckers Sat, 19 Jul 2008 15:34:00 +0000 http://tonymccollum.com/?p=38#comment-6059 Haven't responded daily, but have been listening- Your devotionals are excellent. Haven’t responded daily, but have been listening- Your devotionals are excellent.

]]> http://tonymccollum.com/2008/07/stronger-devo-4/comment-page-1/#comment-59 Angie Hipps Sat, 19 Jul 2008 15:21:53 +0000 http://tonymccollum.com/?p=38#comment-59 <p>When Tony teaches, notes are taken. I can't help myself. Oddly enough, the thing that I loved about this passage was the disciples reaction to being told to feed the crowd. "With what?" I love that these guys were out doing ministry just before this happened and they had witnessed many miracles. They had cast out demons, healed the sick and preached the gospel. Yet because they were hungry and tired they forgot who they were with. And even though they didn't know what was about to happen they began to take small steps of faith. It also touches me that their needs were met. They were fed and Jesus sent them off to get rest after they were obedient. It is awesome how powerful a God we serve.</p> When Tony teaches, notes are taken. I can’t help myself. Oddly enough, the thing that I loved about this passage was the disciples reaction to being told to feed the crowd. “With what?” I love that these guys were out doing ministry just before this happened and they had witnessed many miracles. They had cast out demons, healed the sick and preached the gospel. Yet because they were hungry and tired they forgot who they were with. And even though they didn’t know what was about to happen they began to take small steps of faith. It also touches me that their needs were met. They were fed and Jesus sent them off to get rest after they were obedient. It is awesome how powerful a God we serve.

]]> http://tonymccollum.com/2008/07/stronger-devo-4/comment-page-1/#comment-6058 Angie Hipps Sat, 19 Jul 2008 15:21:00 +0000 http://tonymccollum.com/?p=38#comment-6058 When Tony teaches, notes are taken. I can't help myself. Oddly enough, the thing that I loved about this passage was the disciples reaction to being told to feed the crowd. "With what?" I love that these guys were out doing ministry just before this happened and they had witnessed many miracles. They had cast out demons, healed the sick and preached the gospel. Yet because they were hungry and tired they forgot who they were with. And even though they didn't know what was about to happen they began to take small steps of faith. It also touches me that their needs were met. They were fed and Jesus sent them off to get rest after they were obedient. It is awesome how powerful a God we serve. When Tony teaches, notes are taken. I can’t help myself. Oddly enough, the thing that I loved about this passage was the disciples reaction to being told to feed the crowd. “With what?” I love that these guys were out doing ministry just before this happened and they had witnessed many miracles. They had cast out demons, healed the sick and preached the gospel. Yet because they were hungry and tired they forgot who they were with. And even though they didn’t know what was about to happen they began to take small steps of faith. It also touches me that their needs were met. They were fed and Jesus sent them off to get rest after they were obedient. It is awesome how powerful a God we serve.

]]> http://tonymccollum.com/2008/07/stronger-devo-4/comment-page-1/#comment-58 Theresa Sat, 19 Jul 2008 07:43:44 +0000 http://tonymccollum.com/?p=38#comment-58 <p>I got behind the power curve, but I'm here and I'm taking notes (on a Saturday morning) Thank you for reinforcing once again why we should all serve.</p> I got behind the power curve, but I’m here and I’m taking notes (on a Saturday morning) Thank you for reinforcing once again why we should all serve.

]]> http://tonymccollum.com/2008/07/stronger-devo-4/comment-page-1/#comment-6057 Theresa Sat, 19 Jul 2008 07:43:00 +0000 http://tonymccollum.com/?p=38#comment-6057 I got behind the power curve, but I'm here and I'm taking notes (on a Saturday morning) Thank you for reinforcing once again why we should all serve. I got behind the power curve, but I’m here and I’m taking notes (on a Saturday morning) Thank you for reinforcing once again why we should all serve.

]]> http://tonymccollum.com/2008/07/stronger-devo-4/comment-page-1/#comment-57 Susana Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:26:56 +0000 http://tonymccollum.com/?p=38#comment-57 <p>I here Phil and June on the day late thing. What really strikes me about the devotions this week is how much evverything that happened back then is so relevant today. Times change and things may be different on the surface but they struggled with exactly yhe same things we struggle with today. God has the answers in His book but it takes a teacher to help explain it especially when one is completely tired. The beautiful thing is that He shows us with His servant heart not just by what is said and taught but by his example. I pray that He gives us me Hi strength to do what on my own I don't have the energy to do myself and this steps do make it clear what to do. Thanks Tony again for all your sacrifices. I pray that you are abundantly blessed as well as those others who have taken the time this week to partake in these devotionals. </p> I here Phil and June on the day late thing. What really strikes me about the devotions this week is how much evverything that happened back then is so relevant today. Times change and things may be different on the surface but they struggled with exactly yhe same things we struggle with today. God has the answers in His book but it takes a teacher to help explain it especially when one is completely tired. The beautiful thing is that He shows us with His servant heart not just by what is said and taught but by his example. I pray that He gives us me Hi strength to do what on my own I don’t have the energy to do myself and this steps do make it clear what to do. Thanks Tony again for all your sacrifices. I pray that you are abundantly blessed as well as those others who have taken the time this week to partake in these devotionals.

]]> http://tonymccollum.com/2008/07/stronger-devo-4/comment-page-1/#comment-6056 Susana Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:26:00 +0000 http://tonymccollum.com/?p=38#comment-6056 I here Phil and June on the day late thing. What really strikes me about the devotions this week is how much evverything that happened back then is so relevant today. Times change and things may be different on the surface but they struggled with exactly yhe same things we struggle with today. God has the answers in His book but it takes a teacher to help explain it especially when one is completely tired. The beautiful thing is that He shows us with His servant heart not just by what is said and taught but by his example. I pray that He gives us me Hi strength to do what on my own I don't have the energy to do myself and this steps do make it clear what to do. Thanks Tony again for all your sacrifices. I pray that you are abundantly blessed as well as those others who have taken the time this week to partake in these devotionals. I here Phil and June on the day late thing. What really strikes me about the devotions this week is how much evverything that happened back then is so relevant today. Times change and things may be different on the surface but they struggled with exactly yhe same things we struggle with today. God has the answers in His book but it takes a teacher to help explain it especially when one is completely tired. The beautiful thing is that He shows us with His servant heart not just by what is said and taught but by his example. I pray that He gives us me Hi strength to do what on my own I don’t have the energy to do myself and this steps do make it clear what to do. Thanks Tony again for all your sacrifices. I pray that you are abundantly blessed as well as those others who have taken the time this week to partake in these devotionals.

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