Comments on: Do Hard Things and the Gospel http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/06/do-hard-things-and-the-gospel/ reb•e•lu•tion (reb’el lu shen) n. a teenage rebellion against low expectations Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:13:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: carol http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/06/do-hard-things-and-the-gospel/#comment-509740 carol Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:28:44 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/06/do-hard-things-and-the-gospel/#comment-509740 something hard in my life that i am having is my family members are not christains and it is hard to share with them but from reading your book and going to the conference i am going to do the hard things in life thanks for that time to wright and speek to us about it i am really trying to work on it something hard in my life that i am having is my family members are not christains and it is hard to share with them but from reading your book and going to the conference i am going to do the hard things in life thanks for that time to wright and speek to us about it i am really trying to work on it

]]> By: Matthew http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/06/do-hard-things-and-the-gospel/#comment-488745 Matthew Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:08:14 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/06/do-hard-things-and-the-gospel/#comment-488745 how i see that "do hard things" is connected is that jesus himself tells us its not going to be easy how i see that “do hard things” is connected is that jesus himself tells us its not going to be easy

]]> By: Anthony Santoso http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/06/do-hard-things-and-the-gospel/#comment-484060 Anthony Santoso Wed, 10 Jun 2009 10:35:39 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/06/do-hard-things-and-the-gospel/#comment-484060 This is the ultimate 'hard thing' for me right now, the star I'm aiming for. Complete submission to God's will. I read the book "The shack" and in it the author described Jesus's relationship with the Holy Spirit and The Father as such, where all three, though one yet three, is in complete submission to each other. Underscore, emphasize, complete. Perfection! This is the ultimate ‘hard thing’ for me right now, the star I’m aiming for.

Complete submission to God’s will.

I read the book “The shack” and in it the author described Jesus’s relationship with the Holy Spirit and The Father as such, where all three, though one yet three, is in complete submission to each other. Underscore, emphasize, complete. Perfection!

]]> By: Naomi F. http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/06/do-hard-things-and-the-gospel/#comment-266771 Naomi F. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:52:33 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/06/do-hard-things-and-the-gospel/#comment-266771 Amen ^_^ Amen ^_^

]]> By: Hannah B. http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/06/do-hard-things-and-the-gospel/#comment-266644 Hannah B. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:27:30 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/06/do-hard-things-and-the-gospel/#comment-266644 This is a very encouraging post, thanks! Right now I am reading your book Do Hard Things, and it has been helping me a lot in so many areas. I am only about half way into it, and I love it! (My daddy bought it for me at the Christian book store, and when we purchased it the guy there in charge said that it is one of the most popular Christian teen books out there! That is exciting news....I think everyone should read it)! There are several hard things that I have done or am doing now, and so I'll share one. Whenever our family hears some kids screaming in a store, usually one of us will go up to the parents and hand out a wallet size child training card with helpful information about training kids in a God honoring way. And this is no easy thing for me to do, I am so fearful and nervous, and just don't know what I should say or what they will do! But I say a quick little prayer and ask God to help me in that situation, and then it is not so bad! Usually everyone that I have ever given a card out to appreciates it and thanks me, so that helps. So I just need to over come my fear of reaching out and speaking to people, because I know that is what God wants of me! In Christ, Hannah B. This is a very encouraging post, thanks!

Right now I am reading your book Do Hard Things, and it has been helping me a lot in so many areas. I am only about half way into it, and I love it! (My daddy bought it for me at the Christian book store, and when we purchased it the guy there in charge said that it is one of the most popular Christian teen books out there! That is exciting news….I think everyone should read it)!

There are several hard things that I have done or am doing now, and so I’ll share one. Whenever our family hears some kids screaming in a store, usually one of us will go up to the parents and hand out a wallet size child training card with helpful information about training kids in a God honoring way. And this is no easy thing for me to do, I am so fearful and nervous, and just don’t know what I should say or what they will do! But I say a quick little prayer and ask God to help me in that situation, and then it is not so bad! Usually everyone that I have ever given a card out to appreciates it and thanks me, so that helps. So I just need to over come my fear of reaching out and speaking to people, because I know that is what God wants of me!

In Christ,
Hannah B.

]]> By: Rachel http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/06/do-hard-things-and-the-gospel/#comment-262314 Rachel Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:48:34 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/06/do-hard-things-and-the-gospel/#comment-262314 That is really cool what you guys are doing. It really is time to decide who we live for and live to the fullest, even though it sometimes takes doing hard things. In relating to the gospel, it is hard to overcome fears of what people will think, of being rejected, etc. But in truth, realizing that God has commanded us to do so and promised to be with us no matter what, is a great way to know that it will be OK. He also tells us not to fear, and knowing the Omnipotent God is at our side can help us to do just that. We weren't created to sit around and do nothing. We were created to serve our Maker and Savior. It's time for the revolution and it's time to make a difference in our world. Let's do it! That is really cool what you guys are doing. It really is time to decide who we live for and live to the fullest, even though it sometimes takes doing hard things.
In relating to the gospel, it is hard to overcome fears of what people will think, of being rejected, etc. But in truth, realizing that God has commanded us to do so and promised to be with us no matter what, is a great way to know that it will be OK. He also tells us not to fear, and knowing the Omnipotent God is at our side can help us to do just that.
We weren’t created to sit around and do nothing. We were created to serve our Maker and Savior. It’s time for the revolution and it’s time to make a difference in our world.
Let’s do it!

]]> By: Mercy http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/06/do-hard-things-and-the-gospel/#comment-209557 Mercy Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:23:32 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/06/do-hard-things-and-the-gospel/#comment-209557 Hey there Alex and Brett, I was just wondering if you could describe your definition by giving an example of doing 'hard things'. Hey there Alex and Brett, I was just wondering if you could describe your definition by giving an example of doing ‘hard things’.

]]> By: Sheila http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/06/do-hard-things-and-the-gospel/#comment-94851 Sheila Wed, 27 Jun 2007 15:18:00 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/06/do-hard-things-and-the-gospel/#comment-94851 Wow, this is such a fantastic post! Everywhere we turn in scripture, we see the contrast of people who 'did hard things' and people who 'did easy things', and it truly is an incredible contrast. Those who stood up to society and went 'against the flow' of easiness, were the ones that God called to use in mighty ways. They were responsible children of God, and He could see that from the start. How that differs from the ones who took the easy route! Amen to all you've said. Thank you for your encouraging posts! In Christ, Sheila Wow, this is such a fantastic post! Everywhere we turn in scripture, we see the contrast of people who ‘did hard things’ and people who ‘did easy things’, and it truly is an incredible contrast. Those who stood up to society and went ‘against the flow’ of easiness, were the ones that God called to use in mighty ways. They were responsible children of God, and He could see that from the start. How that differs from the ones who took the easy route! Amen to all you’ve said. Thank you for your encouraging posts!
In Christ,
Sheila

]]> By: Jackie http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/06/do-hard-things-and-the-gospel/#comment-91905 Jackie Thu, 21 Jun 2007 05:30:04 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/06/do-hard-things-and-the-gospel/#comment-91905 I have been so captivated since I found this website about a week ago. I think I have been on it everyday since. The hard thing? Living your message! However, with God leading the way to the Highway of Holiness (Isiaiah 35) it is a journey that nothing in life can compare! Being a mother of 3 young girls teaching them to "pick up their cross daily" is a hard thing. It is a counter-cultural message, even in churches and most Christian families. Sometimes it's not easy doing the right thing but, God-willing, we will see the fruit of doing "hard things". This is such an incredible message for today's youth. We will be in Dallas with our 12 yr old daughter for your conference. This is exactly what I have been looking for! I have been so captivated since I found this website about a week ago. I think I have been on it everyday since. The hard thing? Living your message! However, with God leading the way to the Highway of Holiness (Isiaiah 35) it is a journey that nothing in life can compare! Being a mother of 3 young girls teaching them to “pick up their cross daily” is a hard thing. It is a counter-cultural message, even in churches and most Christian families. Sometimes it’s not easy doing the right thing but, God-willing, we will see the fruit of doing “hard things”. This is such an incredible message for today’s youth. We will be in Dallas with our 12 yr old daughter for your conference. This is exactly what I have been looking for!

]]> By: Danae http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/06/do-hard-things-and-the-gospel/#comment-89861 Danae Sat, 16 Jun 2007 03:54:43 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/06/do-hard-things-and-the-gospel/#comment-89861 A good question and good answers. It's got me thinking, cause in a way it could sound contradictory to the gospel - to a degree we can do hard things by human effort, but Paul said, 'I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.' Not just some, but all. The only way we can overcome all, is through Christ, through the gospel of his grace and the gift of the Holy Spirit given unto us at the time we believe and accept his sacrifice, knowing we cannot do anything ourselves. I conclude that the encouragement to do hard things, is not so much to be that we ourselves can do anything hard, but that we are not to shy away from hard things - We are to go on with the whole armour of God, 'looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame,' trusting God to enable us to overcome. In other words, it draws us to God - to submission to him. 'we glory in tribulation...' Back to the gospel, Christ's death was to save us from our sins, to fit us for fellowship with him, a holy God. There was a man who turned back from following Jesus because he would not give his possessions to the poor -he loved them too much, it was too hard to follow the Lord. A godly life in this world is not easy, it takes humility. It is a part of the gospel. We accept him not only as Saviour, but as Lord. Thankfully, I cannot end there, but reiterate what I've already said. We do not have to rely on our own efforts, but God, who has promised that he will not give us more than we can bear. 'By grace are ye saved through faith.' A good question and good answers. It’s got me thinking, cause in a way it could sound contradictory to the gospel - to a degree we can do hard things by human effort, but Paul said, ‘I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.’ Not just some, but all. The only way we can overcome all, is through Christ, through the gospel of his grace and the gift of the Holy Spirit given unto us at the time we believe and accept his sacrifice, knowing we cannot do anything ourselves.

I conclude that the encouragement to do hard things, is not so much to be that we ourselves can do anything hard, but that we are not to shy away from hard things - We are to go on with the whole armour of God, ‘looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame,’ trusting God to enable us to overcome. In other words, it draws us to God - to submission to him. ‘we glory in tribulation…’

Back to the gospel, Christ’s death was to save us from our sins, to fit us for fellowship with him, a holy God. There was a man who turned back from following Jesus because he would not give his possessions to the poor -he loved them too much, it was too hard to follow the Lord. A godly life in this world is not easy, it takes humility. It is a part of the gospel. We accept him not only as Saviour, but as Lord.
Thankfully, I cannot end there, but reiterate what I’ve already said. We do not have to rely on our own efforts, but God, who has promised that he will not give us more than we can bear. ‘By grace are ye saved through faith.’

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