Consider for a moment, how vastly different the God of Israel was from the false gods of the ancient world.
Tag: truth
I wonder, would I stand up to an Ahab? Will I tell the truth about God to an unbelieving people? Can I continue to live out God values and commandments in a post-christian culture?
If we write down His words, if we hide His truth in our hearts, we create strongholds of hope to return to when the lights go out.
The Pharisees failed to see themselves accurately in the narrative. We all struggle to a degree. We are all near-sighted, too selfish and too important to see the bigger picture with divine priority. This is why it is critical to engage with Jesus and ask for His perspective.
“Sin is always looking for another participant. Our enemy endlessly seeks to incite us, to pull is in to the vortex of trespass swirling about us. It’s an ongoing challenge to hold our tongue in this season of pandemic, politics and rampant cancel culture. Sometimes the holist thing we can do is keep silent.”
Elizabeth holed up with God for five full months. She hid herself away in His love; letting Him address all her fears, confusion, concerns and ultimately her reproach.
As our country deteriorates into corruption and moral decay, the righteousness of God stands in stark contrast to our current events.