What feels to us like slowness in fulfilling his promise is actually an unimaginable long-suffering on his part, motivated by his love. He feels the weight of evil and injustice (see Genesis 6:5-6), yet he bears it for the sake of all who will turn to him.
Read more..Devotional: God is Always in Control. As believers, we must accept that God won’t always make sense to us. Isaiah teaches that His ways and thoughts are higher than our own (Isaiah 55:9). He sees the beautifully completed big picture.
Read more..God calls us to openly acknowledge Jesus as our Lord and Messiah. The apostles rejoiced because their disgrace came from being aligned with Jesus.
Read more..Discerning what is BEST leads to fruitful living that pleases God. The instruction is specific.
Read more..“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 So often our worries are so heavy because we refuse to put them down. Let's cast our burdens on the Lord. Let's consciously...
Read more..But when chemo made me helpless as a newborn kitten, I finally realized control was an illusion. I humbly learned that I had no power of my own. I had zero strength and learned to lean fully on God for the first time in my life.
Read more..Is there someone in your life that is hurting you but who needs your love and your blessing? How will you begin returning good for evil?
Read more..Does God only love Christians? Does this question even need to be asked? Unfortunately, yes, because there is an impression out there that that He does. I encounter it in innuendo and assumption.
Read more..Recently, the Lord enabled me to get out from under a debt that would have taken years to pay off. As soon as it was paid, I logged into my account to look at the zero next to my loan and to bask in the feeling of "Paid in Full."
Read more..The Spirit shows us God’s goodness, his glory, and his power. The Spirit reminds us of Jesus’ obedience, his sacrifice, and his love. By revealing God’s character and reminding us of God’s commands, the Spirit guides us to do nothing on our own, but only the will of the Father.
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