“He is excellent in power.” Job 37:23. Compared to God we humans are feeble. We’re unable to help ourselves spiritually, heal our hearts, or fix the injustice we often endure. Fortunately, God cares about weaklings like us. What’s more, God “gives power to the weak and to those who have no might He increases strength” […]
For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself”. Galatians 5:14. Just as the rules of the road are for our benefit and protection, so are God’s commands. Because He loves us, He has given them to us for our benefit. As we apply God’s […]
“When I am old and gray-headed, O God, do not forsake me, until I declare Your strength to this generation.” Psalm 71:18. Psalm 71 reminds us of the value of a life well lived and of the worth of lessons learned: Lessons not just for our benefit but also for us to pass along to […]
“You turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God.” I Thessalonians 1:9. When Paul addressed the people in Athens, he was grieved by the idolatry in that city. Yet he used the people’s imperfect understanding of God to point them to the God of Scripture. In our increasingly pluralistic world, the […]
“…beside the other things, what comes upon me daily: my deep concern for all the churches.” II Corinthians 11:28 There’s a price to becoming involved in the struggles of others. Paul experienced this in his work planting churches and sharing the gospel. Despite the pressures that come from caring about, and for other people Paul […]