Unveiled Generosity
Others provide a model of unveiled generosity
Jesus provides the motivation for unveiled generosity
We provide the mechanics for unveiled generosity
Others provide a model of unveiled generosity
Jesus provides the motivation for unveiled generosity
We provide the mechanics for unveiled generosity
The root of this grief is deep affection
The goodness of this grief is seen in what it produces
The impact of this grief is felt in how we see ourselves
The scope of the impact is an expanding joy
There are things with which we will never belong
There is one with whom we’ve been made to belong
There is a fitting response for which we are empowered
Unashamed appeal of God’s grace
Unparalleled opportunity of God’s openness
Unobstructed offer of the gospel
Unrestricted reciprocation of affection
Brings an unattainable newness
Bestows an undeserved responsibility
Based on unimaginable grace
Motivated by the fear of God
Realigned with the priority of God
Driven by the love of Christ
Devoted to living for Christ
Unveiled courage arises from what we know because of Jesus
We know the tension and hope of body life
We know the assurance of God’s promise
We know the tension and desire of faith life
We know the reward of Christ's judgment
Reveals God’s power in us
Amplifies hopeful praise from us
Produces incomparable glory for us
Unveiled ministry is made up of mercy and moxie
Mercy makes ministers of everyone (1)
Mercy transforms our wants and ways (2)
Moxie comes because our impact isn’t personal (3-4)
Moxie comes because God’s impact has been proven unstoppable (5-6)
Glory that surpasses
Glory that emboldens
Glory that liberates
Glory that transforms
Commendation is our legitimacy confirmed by new life
Sufficiency is value conferred on us as God’s redeemed people
Serving is us called to participate in the Spirit’s work
We decide but don’t determine
We radiate but don’t impose
We proclaim but don’t peddle
Preceded by sufficient grief
Has a scope that includes everyone involved
Has a predetermined definition
Proves a full-life faith
Protects us from real danger
Doable only because of Jesus
Subject to God, not self nor others
Differentiated, not domineering nor indifferent
Restrained, not badgering nor dismissive
Vulnerable, not sentimental nor clinical
Certainty of character
Certainty of want
Certainty of God’s faithfulness
Certainty of God’s grace
Affliction takes us beyond our resources
Give us an unbreakable conviction
Invites us to bolder praying
We see the source and supplier of comfort is God himself
We see support of one another
We see the guaranteed solidarity with Jesus
Read MoreReality makes it priority
Effect makes it personal
Guarantee makes it powerful
Implication makes it present
Read MoreFrom expectation to disappointment
From disappointment to revelation
From revelation to exultation
Beyond words to worship
Beyond hearing to doing
Beyond ourselves to the true Rock