God uses sorrowful tragedy to set the stage for surprising triumph-whether in this life or the life to come.
David PlattOur great need is to fall before an almighty Father day and night and to plead for him to show his radical power in and through us, enabling us to accomplish for his glory what we could never imagine in our own strength.
David PlattDisciple making also involves teaching people to obey all that Christ has commanded us. Now some might say, "Isn't that what preachers are supposed to do?" And in one sense, the answer to this question is yes. God has clearly called and gifted some people in the church to teach his Word formally. At the same time, he has commanded every follower of Jesus to teach his Word relationally.
David PlattWe donโt go to Scripture for permission to do what we think is best, but for direction to do what He says is best.
David Platt