JONI 15:5

Utangulizi: Kaa maana yake nini kweli kweli? Meno (μένω) — neno la Kigiriki linalotafsiriwa “kaa” au “baki” katika Yohana 15:1–10 — linamaanisha tu kubaki. Kushikilia mahali pako katika uhusiano. Kutokwenda. Yesu anatumia picha ya tawi linaloungana na mzabibu: bila muunganiko huo, tawi haliwezi kuzaa matunda. Yesu anatukaribisha kubaki tukiunganika — na kuwa katika mstari na anachofanya katika kila kipindi. Hebu tuone jinsi Marta wa Bethania anavyojifunza kukaa.

The Bible commands us to work hard, but it also tells us that it is God—not us—who produces results through our work. As this four day plan will show, the Christian professional must embrace the tension between “trusting” and “hustling” in order to find true Sabbath rest.

‘Tis the season to be jolly, but also very busy.  Come away for a few moments of rest and worship that will sustain you throughout the merry labors of the season. Based on the book Unwrapping the Names of Jesus: An Advent Devotional , this 5-day devotional reading plan will guide you to receive Jesus’ rest this Christmas by taking moments to remember His goodness, express your neediness, seek His stillness, and trust His faithfulness.

Is it okay to set goals as a Christian? How do you know if a goal is from God or yourself? And what do Christian goals look like, anyway? In this 5-day reading plan, you'll dig into the Word and find clarity and direction on setting grace-fueled goals!