| Author: | Wendy Halloun | ISBN: | 9781370438556 |
| Publisher: | Wendy Halloun | Publication: | February 28, 2018 |
| Imprint: | Smashwords Edition | Language: | English |
| Author: | Wendy Halloun |
| ISBN: | 9781370438556 |
| Publisher: | Wendy Halloun |
| Publication: | February 28, 2018 |
| Imprint: | Smashwords Edition |
| Language: | English |
Do you know who you are? Identity in Messiah challenges you to find your identity first in Jesus. You are invited on a journey where everything you once considered essential becomes a hindrance. To lose yourself is to find your true identity buried deep within.
Identity in Messiah is an honest look at the contradictions of suffering and faith, and at the juxtaposition believers face living in the temporary nature of this world while being designed for eternity.
Wendy Halloun grew up in the UK, met a wonderful Arab believer and moved to Israel. Living cross-culturally and loving both the Israelis (Jews and Arabs), and also the Palestinians, Jordanians, Lebanese, Egyptians and multiple other peoples of this region, means that identity is crucial. Until we discover who we are in Christ Jesus the Messiah, we cannot comprehend our own purpose and destiny. Everything centres on him. Each unique identity and calling is unlocked through learning to live in obedience to the Holy Spirit. If we seek to find them elsewhere, we will only succeed in elevating the SELF in its intellect, will power and emotions.
What enabled the first disciples to face ridicule, persecution and death? What changed those men who had gathered in fear and trembling in an upper room after the crucifixion of Jesus into powerful global activists who turned the world upside down? How were they able to do, as Jesus prophesied in John 14:12, miracles and wonders that were greater even than those he himself did?
Each of the first century believers along with countless followers since then have chosen to leave everything and follow Jesus. Was there a spontaneous grace that enabled those men and women to sacrifice their lives? We often talk about having grace for the moment and not worrying or anticipating beforehand. But the faith that these followers of Jesus possessed came not only from a momentary grace but also from a deep internal change of identity. They made the choices that led them to these great victories of faith in little steps along the way. They learned from the examples of the heroes in the scriptures as well as from the resoluteness of Jesus’ walk to crucifixion. We can learn practical steps from them and from the lives of other world shakers in the Bible.
The first disciples' reputation went ahead of them for turning the world upside down - what will you be known for?
Do you know who you are? Identity in Messiah challenges you to find your identity first in Jesus. You are invited on a journey where everything you once considered essential becomes a hindrance. To lose yourself is to find your true identity buried deep within.
Identity in Messiah is an honest look at the contradictions of suffering and faith, and at the juxtaposition believers face living in the temporary nature of this world while being designed for eternity.
Wendy Halloun grew up in the UK, met a wonderful Arab believer and moved to Israel. Living cross-culturally and loving both the Israelis (Jews and Arabs), and also the Palestinians, Jordanians, Lebanese, Egyptians and multiple other peoples of this region, means that identity is crucial. Until we discover who we are in Christ Jesus the Messiah, we cannot comprehend our own purpose and destiny. Everything centres on him. Each unique identity and calling is unlocked through learning to live in obedience to the Holy Spirit. If we seek to find them elsewhere, we will only succeed in elevating the SELF in its intellect, will power and emotions.
What enabled the first disciples to face ridicule, persecution and death? What changed those men who had gathered in fear and trembling in an upper room after the crucifixion of Jesus into powerful global activists who turned the world upside down? How were they able to do, as Jesus prophesied in John 14:12, miracles and wonders that were greater even than those he himself did?
Each of the first century believers along with countless followers since then have chosen to leave everything and follow Jesus. Was there a spontaneous grace that enabled those men and women to sacrifice their lives? We often talk about having grace for the moment and not worrying or anticipating beforehand. But the faith that these followers of Jesus possessed came not only from a momentary grace but also from a deep internal change of identity. They made the choices that led them to these great victories of faith in little steps along the way. They learned from the examples of the heroes in the scriptures as well as from the resoluteness of Jesus’ walk to crucifixion. We can learn practical steps from them and from the lives of other world shakers in the Bible.
The first disciples' reputation went ahead of them for turning the world upside down - what will you be known for?
