This is wonderful. Thank you, Jesus, and thank you Rick! I have seen in the Scriptures and rejoiced in the glory of the transformation Jesus paid for - but my experience and the experience of others around me, has left me discouraged for decades.
This message has imparted encouragement and faith which I hope to now build on. ~ Nikolaos K.
I was completely mesmerized by your stories of the disciples. To step in their shoes and live that closely with JESUS. I get it now. I am new!. I must claim it. Abide, don't strive. Every morning say.. "I thank you Lord, that I can do anything in Christ. WOW! That includes peace and joy in all things. and PATIENCE. ~ Kristie G.
I found Rick's definition of what a disciple meant in Jesus' time so enlightening. Yup! I want to be taught by Jesus so I can be just like him. Never really thought that level was available to me. Now I do. ~ Ellen P.
Thank you, Rick for giving me a new understanding of 2 Corinthians 5:17-18 - "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. Old things have passed away. My ACTION STEP is to believe by faith that the old is gone and the new has come. I will daily remind myself of this great truth and learn to ABIDE in Christ and not do things in my own strength. ~ Beth D.
I am humbled and awestruck at the depth of relationship that is available to us. Praise God! Thank you, Rick! ~ Bonnie L.