The Wicket Gate

  • Humbling Ourselves: Embracing Dependence on God

    Humbling Ourselves: Embracing Dependence on God

    In the Bible passages of Romans and Genesis, Jacob’s prayer and humility before meeting Esau demonstrate his dependence on God. The reflection emphasizes the importance of confessing sin and recognizing one’s unworthiness before God. Humility is vital in the relationship with Christ.

  • The Elixir of Faith: Turning Ordinary Actions into Divine Service

    The Elixir of Faith: Turning Ordinary Actions into Divine Service

    In Colossians 3:23-4:6, the passage urges believers to work wholeheartedly for the Lord, highlighting how dependence on God transforms daily tasks into sacred work. The reflection emphasizes the shift from self-sufficiency to reliance on God, elevating mundane chores to serve His purpose. George Herbert’s poem, “The Elixir,” encapsulates this transformative perspective.

  • Dependence on God: Bearing Fruit through Connection in John 15: 1-17

    Dependence on God: Bearing Fruit through Connection in John 15: 1-17

    In John 15:1-17, we see the importance of depending on God, likened to a vine and its branches. Our struggles reveal our need for connection to God. Unlike worldly notions, God never lets us go, ensuring an unfailing connection. Without abiding in God, we wither, emphasizing the significance of remaining connected to Him.