Is it possible that Jesus sent the Revelation to the churches of the first century but that He actually meant its message only for churches in the distant future? Is it conceivable that a doctor might prescribe a medication for a patient with some severe condition, then, tell that patient not to take it for, say, two-thousand years? What do you think?
It may seem at present that the kingdom of God is losing. However, if you know the Who, then you don’t have to worry about the what.
Resurrection Morning is the most important morning in history. The events of that day confirm three very important truths about resurrection, and thus, about life. Consider how these truths dramatically impact life in the twenty-first century.
Why did Jesus subject Himself to the malice and brutality of crucifixion? More importantly, what will we do in response to the One who voluntarily endured such a house of ignominious horrors for us?
When we face some great challenge, what is usually our first thought? I need somebody else’s brain, somebody else’s body, somebody else’s money, somebody else’s methodology, somebody else’s savvy. What I’ve got can’t possibly be good enough. Really?
Behind that hair and beard and helmet and motorcycle, there was a quiet shy person who hoped no one would talk to him. He just wanted to be left alone.
God wants us to feel good about ourselves. I don’t mean that there are never times for sorrow and/or repentance. However, we are to live from joy to joy and strength to strength due to the resources He has poured into our lives. Though everyone may defy the power of God in our lives, what matters is what we – as individuals – believe.
Why was Joab found desperately holding on to the “horns” of the altar? Is there anything you are holding onto in hopes of finding security such as money, pride, happiness, or even other people? While these are mostly good things, nothing can save us apart from trusting in the sufficiency of Christ and His willingness to die in our place. Are you willing to let go of the “horns of the altar” to take hold of Christ?
Forgiveness is free. Forgiveness comes to us totally and completely. There is no such thing as partial or gradual forgiveness. It doesn’t come by inches. You’ve either got it or you don’t. Get this. You can have it today – 100 percent, and start again.
God will give as much grace as we need to work through the mess we’ve created, as much mercy as we need to experience full and complete forgiveness, as much power as we need to turn our lives around. God will give us as much peace as we need to overcome our fears and as much acceptance as we need to be free from guilt.