William Knelsen – Page 3 – As I Wait in Hope for the Lord

Advent 2019 – Day 10

William · December 10, 2019December 11, 2019

What does it mean to have peace with God? Romans 5:1-2 states the following: Since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. English Standard Version This …

Advent 2019 – Day 9

William · December 9, 2019

There is an ancient understanding of the concept of Peace that we likely don’t often think about. It is the concept of wholeness or completion. The Hebrew word for peace, shalom, was used to describe something that was complete. When you experience the complete shalom of Jesus, you are not in want of anything. Have …

5 Questions Leaders Need to Ask Themselves

William · December 8, 2019December 22, 2019

Take time to think! Oddly enough, dedicated thinking is one of the most important things leaders must do in order to be effective, yet it is often the most neglected tasks because it seems to be a waste of time when there is a long list of projects, meetings, deadlines, etc. Driven to Distraction at …

Advent 2019 – Day 8

William · December 8, 2019

The second week of advent often has the theme of peace. When Jesus was born, a host of angels proclaimed, “Peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.” (Luke 2:14) The peace of God is given to those who have found favour with God. Favour is given to God’s children; those who have …

Advent 2019 – Day 7

William · December 7, 2019

Remind yourself every day that the pilgrim journey through this world is not meant to be done alone. This is why we have the church, local and universal. This prayer from Paul to the Thessalonians is a guide for us as we pray for one another: May God our Father himself and our Master Jesus …

Advent 2019 – Day 6

William · December 6, 2019

While we wait… let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. Let us behave decently… clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh. Romans 13:11-14 We behave in this way out of the gratitude that comes …

Advent 2019 – Day 5

William · December 5, 2019

Yet you, LORD, are our Father. This statement is part of a confession from Isaiah 63 and 64. The confession is that none of us are clean, none of us are righteous. Humanity is full of corruption and evil, not worthy of the favour of a perfectly holy God. Our only hope is for God …

Advent 2019 – Day 4

William · December 4, 2019December 11, 2019

The Advent season invites us to embrace wonder and hope rather than control over our future. Just as the first coming of Jesus did not happen as expected, so will the return of Jesus. There is no need to try and figure out the day or the way in which He will come. We need …