“He who was seated on the throne said “I am making all things new! And then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.”” (Revelation 21:5 NIV) My husband delivered the remarks in yesterday’s service, and this scripture in Revelation was…
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We look to the Marys’ story and we find three the three ‘ings’ of insight…
I don’t know about you, but ‘subverting’ isn’t a word I employ on a regular basis. Whenever I encounter an unfamiliar word in scripture, I look it up to ensure accurate understanding. ‘Subvert’ does not disappoint.
The conviction of God is not an insult, but a gracious invitation to change. It’s the Almighty allowing His people an opportunity to identify their offense and alter their course. God sends conviction along with the grace we’ll require when we recognize our sin. He knows how it hurts to acknowledge our failure.
‘What If’ is a query grief insists upon. Mary and Martha each felt it’s provocation and so will we.
Regularly recognized as the wisest man on earth, Solomon discovered that his wisdom was in direct correlation with his walk with God.
God is looking for those who are looking for Him! He’s hunting for the men and women who push though crowds, search scriptures, study the heavens and dig through rooftops. Such ardent desire is met with forgiveness, healing and purpose.
The Lord disciplines because He loves. He can see so much farther than we can; He sees where our sin will take us. He knows how rebellion and selfishness will permeate a person and lead us down path of death. He loves us too much to leave us entirely to our own devices. He refuses to take His hand off us, even when His hand is heavy with repercussion. He will not abandon us to our arrogant ignorance. He intervenes. He corrects. He issues consequence as any truly loving parent would.
“But while everyone was sleeping, the enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away.” (Matthew 13:25 NIV) Now of course, we need to note Jesus’ meaning of this text. He’s talking about people. He explained to His disciples how the enemy sneaks…