Finding Strength and Purpose Beyond Salvation
Episode Overview
Spiritual maturity requires active participation, not just spectatorship. Gratitude for Jesus's sacrifice should be a daily practice. Every believer is called to make an impact in God's kingdom. Enduring afflictions strengthens faith and spiritual growth. Reflecting God's light can push back darkness in the world.
"I've been poured out like a train car. I didn't hold nothing back."
How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? Bishop Lance Johnson takes listeners on a spiritual voyage, sharing his past struggles with addiction and how a divine encounter transformed his life. In this episode, he challenges the notion that salvation is the final destination, urging believers to continually mature spiritually. With a passionate delivery, Bishop Lance underscores the importance of gratitude for Jesus's sacrifice and highlights how every individual is called to make an impact in God's kingdom.
Drawing from 2 Timothy Chapter 4, he emphasises the need to endure afflictions and remain steadfast in faith, even when faced with opposition from within the church itself. Through his candid reflections, he reminds us that spiritual maturity involves moving from spectatorship to active participation in God's work. Bishop Lance's message is clear: the path to spiritual growth is fraught with challenges, but it's through these trials that one's faith is truly tested and strengthened.
As he wraps up his message, he leaves listeners with a powerful reminder that their lives are meant to reflect the light of God, pushing back the darkness. Are you ready to step into your calling and let your light shine?