Comments on: Wednesday, 8/25/21 — Hearing What We Need to Hear

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 12:55:46 +0000

Thank you Steven, very well written.

You said: “Someone who really cares for you and your well-being is willing to tell you things you don’t want to hear . . . if it’s things you need to hear to become a better person.”
I get the same reply all the time –
“Yeah, I know” what’s the old cliché – you can lead a horse to water but you can’t make them drink.
Keep up your great God given talent.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 20:16:14 +0000

Well written reflection! Thank you Steven.

By: Muli musyoki

Muli musyoki — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 18:58:35 +0000

JESUS CHRIST you are my healer.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 16:34:51 +0000

Another great reflection Steven! Very timely for me to read as I try to be a better listener to God’s guidance in my life. Thank you!

By: Daniel

Daniel — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 13:33:36 +0000

Thank you Steve for a thought and profound reflection. I believe we all can relate to learning more when a teacher is “hard” on us to foster real growth. Also I the honest critique of many Christians who easily outwardly manifest their belief in Jesus can inhibit the kind of growth that can only come with correction that even as we are “saved “ we remain responsible for walking this out daily. Blessings to you

By: A

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 11:35:06 +0000

Thanks for this insightful reflection and for being an instrument of God. It reminds me of the OT prophets who spoke what the people NEEDED to hear…..and what we all still need to hear today.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 09:46:59 +0000

Jesus like your professor wants to make you and us better. Have I ever been told by a teacher, coach, wife, boss, or other something I didn’t want to hear… absolutely! Looking back I wish I received the message with a mind to improve rather than defend. I’m working on it Jesus. Thanks for hanging in there with me. Peace brother Steven.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 02:41:51 +0000

Dear Steven , a direct, personal, well thought out and well written reflection – for today’s scripture readings,
on what Jesus does for both the “afflicted” and the “comfortable.”
For myself, you reminded me of Jesus’ call/invitation, to me.
One that convicts my own heart in following Christ , to be open to and ready for; scorn, betrayal, rejection, false condemnation, unexpected suffering both physical and mental, and even a slow and painful death. If I truly hear His condition to actively follow Him, I too must “take up my cross,”
and trust only in the Lord’s merciful Love and healing Spirit.
To trust that God’s presence, strength and grace will be
“enough for me.”
This too, as you say, is both “amazing and wonderful.”
Keep up the insightful and faith-filled work. helping us to
ever more honestly and sincerely know, love and serve the Lord.
With gratitude and prayers, – your brother in Christ .