August 2024 | TFRC | The Faith Resource Community

8/20/24 The Wonder of the Cross

“The cross is My focal point. Eternity past waited for the cross to destroy the curse. Eternity present awaits its final harvest. Eternity future exists as a result of its work. Death overcame life as it was known. Life then overcame death to change eternity for those who believe. A simple cross! An astounding resurrection! An eternal impact!”

Matthew 26: 53-54 NIV

53) “Do you think I cannot call on my Father, and he will at once put at my disposal more than twelve legions of angels?

54) But how then would the Scriptures be fulfilled that say it must happen in this way?”

Luke 23:44-45 NIV

44) It was now about the sixth hour, and darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour,

45) for the sun stopped shining. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two.

John 18:11 AMP

Therefore, Jesus said to Peter, Put the sword [back] into the sheath! The cup which My Father has given Me to drink, shall I not drink it?

John 19:30 NIV

…Jesus said, “It is finished.”

John 20:17 NIV

Jesus said, “Do not hold on to me, for I have not yet returned to the Father.”

Only after we are in the eternity provided for us by the cross will we appreciate the wonder of its work. Only then will we also fully appreciate the impact of Christ’s resurrection. For now, all we can really do is be thankful for the hope that we have been given.

Thank You, Lord,

Jim Corbett

8/20/24 Nurturing vs. Disciplining

Our Father God disciplines His children. All of His discipline is for our good in the end. He is also the kindest, most loving, most nurturing Father there is. His provisions to us as His children allow us to find a way out of any and all of our wrongdoings. His promises bring us hope. His Words envelop us in love.

Many earthly fathers have missed the mark in trying to carry out their role as a guide for their children, which causes separation between the father and his children. Continual correction and subsequent discipline in the form of consequences, without the corresponding love needed to balance it, brings despair and rebellion. No correction or guidance brings confusion and a spirit of abandonment.

Have you ever seen a true craftsman nurturing his apprentice to help him become a craftsman, too? He cares about the skills he’s imparting. He guides the hands of the apprentice, so they eventually function as his hands do. He passes on his wisdom in every area of the trade. He is always “in the corner” of the apprentice, knowing that only loving guidance will help the apprentice become the skilled craftsman he is called to be.

You are supposed to be a craftsman in the things of God, nurturing your children to become skilled in the things of God also. You are called to pass on those things you have learned from the lap of your Father in heaven. You are not called to be a disciplinarian only. Doing so allows the enemy of your family to plant irreversible inroads and insurmountable divisions between you and those you steward. Nurturing, however, is God’s way of imparting wealth. You can make your children wealthy craftsmen if you nurture them toward the love of God.

Let’s talk more!

Jim Corbett

8/19/24 Use Your Privilege Wisely

“Because of the eternal work of the cross, I was able to tear the veil apart so that you would have access to Me. I was delighted to tear it Myself. I had longed to have Our relationship restored, so that We could share intimacies for all of eternity. I know that you understand that you are invited to spend time with Me. Why then don’t you care to come?

"You say that you would like to be with Me. I have invited you. Jesus has made a way, and now you don’t consider spending time with Me important enough to set aside worldly intrusions so that We can be together. Do you understand how foolish that is? You are missing so much, but it doesn’t seem to even matter. One day you will wish that you really knew Me, My heart, and My ways. Then it will be too late!”

Prov. 28:14 AMP

Blessed (happy, fortunate, and to be envied) is the man who reverently and worshipfully fears [the Lord] at all times [regardless of the circumstances], but he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.

Isaiah 46:9-10 AMP

9) [Earnestly] remember the former things, [which I did] of old; for I am God, and there is no one else; I am God, and there is none like Me.

10) Declaring the end and the result from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all My pleasure and purpose.

Jeremiah 2:13 NIV

“My people have committed two sins: They have forsaken me, the spring of living water, and have dug their own cisterns, broken cisterns that cannot hold water.”

Zechariah 7:13 NIV

“‘When I called, they did not listen; so when they called, I would not listen,’ says the Lord Almighty.

Luke 23:44-45 NIV

44) It was now about the sixth hour, and darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour,

45) for the sun stopped shining. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two.

The only way that any real change will be completed in you is to make communication and communion with your Father God a priority in your life. Your access to Him is the main reason Jesus lived and died and lives again. Use your privilege wisely. You are welcome into the throne room of the living God. It is where you will find the secrets of living Christ’s passionate life as you quietly commune with Him.

Forgive me, Lord,

Jim Corbett

8/19/24 Get with God’s Plan

In my years of working with adults, I’ve found that many of them are fighting inward fights from many years ago. Most of these people are living their lives trying to measure up to the expectations - real or perceived - of their fathers. Their lives are way out of control because of things that have happened between them and their dads.

When the father is out of line, generally the whole family goes south. Most fathers have little idea that in the process of directing their children, they assume the role of authoritarian. This role, when out of focus, can lead to many years of sorrow, pain, and confusion for their children. If the father was too harsh, the spirit of the child is broken. If he is absent, either physically or emotionally, the child replaces him with whatever role model he or she can find to fill the void, and so on.

Fathers, your role is very important to your children. I don’t mean the role of physical provider only, but the role of father, guide, and friend. God has placed your office as the covering over your household for good reason. If you have sold out to the Lord, your spiritual depth protects your household. If it is shallow, the lack of spiritual covering and discernment allows for destruction from the enemy to enter in. You hold the office because of God. You can’t possibly be the kind of father He intends you to be without Him.

It’s time to make some quite important decisions if your household is out of order, or if you are a new dad. You need to understand what is required of you by the Lord for the good of your family. You need to get with God’s plan. Your children are depending on it! Are you?

Let’s talk more!

Jim Corbett

8/17/24 You Who Can Hear

“My heart longs for truth to again reign in My church. I long for My children to walk in the heritage that Jesus provided for them. They have been formed to see, walk, and love as Jesus did. You who can hear at present, begin to lead others to truth. You become committed to My desires. You become purposeful in your life directions. You become deliberate in the crucifixion of your old life and determine in your hearts to take on the life of Jesus. Allow Him to live through you. Submit to His life so that others will have hope of seeing truth again. Turn now. Many need you to show them the way.”

Hebrews 12:1-3 NIV

1) Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.

2) Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

3) Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.

Hebrews 12:12-13 NLB

12) So take a new grip with your tired hands and stand firm on your shaky legs.

13) Mark out a straight path for your feet. Then those who follow you, though they are weak and lame, will not stumble and fall but will become strong.

Jesus set forth a life that is a pattern which those of us who call ourselves by His Name are required to follow if we desire to represent Him properly. To act any other way denies Who He really is.

Father God is serious in bringing His church back to the truth. The truth is that we must begin to act as Jesus would act in front of others. The first century church did it. Many people throughout history did it. So must we.

What gospel do you follow? Is it the gospel of Jesus Christ? Can you prove that by your obedient, sacrificial life? Or is it another gospel? How you live answers that question!

Create in me a clean heart, Jesus, like Yours!

Jim Corbett

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Posts navigation