Spiritual Blessings: Seeing the Gifts We’ve Already Received | Daniel McCoy

Click here to read the full article at RENEW.org: https://renew.org/spiritual-blessings-seeing-the-gifts-weve-already-received/  This is an audio version of a written Article from RENEW.org Check out other great articles on RENEW.org here: https://renew.org/articles/ From AD 54-68, the Roman emperor was Nero. Here are some of the hallmarks of his reign: He married five people (three women and two men), having one of his wives killed in order to marry his friend’s wife. He had his mother killed in a power struggle. When much of Rome burned, he blamed it on the Christians and had some of them burned alive to light his gardens. It was under Nero that both Peter and Paul were killed (Peter by crucifixion and Paul by beheading). If you had been a Christian living during this time, can you imagine the relief and joy it must have been to know that the real king who would have the ultimate victory was Jesus? In our own time, we can find ourselves feeling lied to by people in power. Have you ever been disappointed when your candidate got elected and didn’t make good on their promises? Ever been disillusioned after your preferred political party got in power? Maybe they didn’t quite deliver on what they said they would do? Against this backdrop of disappointment, it’s a beautiful thing to know that Jesus is king. In his earthly ministry, Jesus showed us what his kingdom looks like: the sick are made well, the dead are raised, the downtrodden are lifted up, the lost are found. Captive to sin and death, our world is broken. We desperately need King Jesus. The gospel tells us that Jesus was crucified for our sins, raised to life, and that he now reigns as king and will return in glory. What better news could there possibly be? Listen for more... Join RENEW.org's Newsletter: https://renew.org/resources/newsletter-sign-up/ Join RENEW.org at one of our upcoming events: https://renew.org/resources/events/ Get our Premium podcast feed featuring all the breakout sessions from the RENEW gathering early.  https://reallifetheologypodcast.supercast.com/  Be sure to like, subscribe and follow on social media!  You can find us on: Instagram: @the.renew.network  Facebook: Renew.org  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RENEWnetwork Twitter: @therenewnetwork TikTok: the.renew.network  Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/RENEW