Mind Shift with Erwin & Aaron McManus BATTLE READY BIBLE STUDY: DAY #001
Jan 5, 2026
Get ready for a five-minute daily devotional that dives into biblical insights! The hosts discuss the significance of Isaiah 6:8, highlighting God's inviting nature versus mere commands. They explore the idea of joyfully volunteering for God's purpose instead of just surrendering. Using the SOAP method, they guide listeners on how to approach scripture meaningfully. Finally, a heartfelt prayer encourages everyone to respond with openness to God’s call in the new year.
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God’s Call As Invitation Not Command
- Erwin emphasizes that God often invites participation rather than issuing unilateral commands.
- This frames vocation as volunteering to join God's mission, not merely surrendering to authority.
God Works Through People In History
- God advances human history by working through people and inviting them into his purpose.
- Recognizing this makes personal calling part of the larger movement of God's intention in the world.
Volunteering Versus Surrendering
- Erwin recounts his early faith language where people said they 'surrendered to the ministry.'
- He contrasts that with his experience of volunteering when he felt invited to a meaningful purpose.