November 08, 2024
What is the witness we give the world about our God? Do we purposefully proclaim His ability to save us? Or do we rely upon the world's resources and abilities? Are we willing to take risks in faith so the world can see the reliability of our God?
EZRA’S DETERMINATION
Ezra and his band were headed from the captivity back to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple with the king’s blessing. It was a long journey, and there were enemies along the way. Ezra could have asked for the king's help but went higher instead. His motivation was not merely for the safety of himself and his people but for the testimony to a watching world.
God heard and answered, as He always does, for those who believe Him. They were brought home safely to Israel, straight past their enemies. And the world received an amazing demonstration of the reality of God.
But this all happened because one man chose to rely on God and God alone. What does God want you to trust Him for today? To look to Him alone so that He, and He alone, will get the glory?
February 20, 2025
If you have questions about how real, how present, how personal and intimate the Lord is, then just read six words of travelogue in Luke’s journal as he traveled with Paul.
February 18, 2025
I have known many people who have had great joy and power in the midst of great suffering. It is humbling that the slightest inconveniences deter many of us from following God. We have not gotten to the bottom—settled the issue. Most often, we live for our comfort, reputation, or gain. When any of those goals are touched, we are troubled and discontent.
February 17, 2025
The repentant who finds God gains everything. “He who has God and everything else,” said C.S. Lewis, “has no more than he who has God alone.”
