“Then Solomon said, “The Lord has said that He would dwell in a dark cloud; I have built a magnificent temple for You to dwell in forever.” (2 Chronicles 6:1 NIV) Up until this point, God had dwelt with His people on earth as a…
Tag: Nearness
God hides us from the best of Him and the worst of the world because He understands the frailties of our human condition.
A year or so ago I suffered a great offense. This was the kind of offense that could compel a heart batten down the hatches and never trust again. Quite honestly, since that offense it has been hard to coax my heart back out into…
“The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.” (Psalm 23:1 NIV) It’s scribbled in the margin beside this familiar verse; “You are enough.” Last night, the Lord reinforced it in the quiet arms of prayer. (I specify quiet because sometimes prayer is a rowdy affair.)…