How many of the wonders of this present world go undetected and unappreciated: the beauty of nature, the gift of life, the goodness of God? If these blessings are ignored and neglected, how long will they last?
The Being we know as Jesus Christ has been known by many names and fulfilled numerous roles - some of which will not be understood until all has been accomplished.
Do the adversities we face happen by chance or does God have a hand in all our affairs? Does God use any circumstance to accomplish His will? If so, do the trials we endure bring us closer to Him?
Life is never easy. Sometimes we face circumstances where our only choices are to violate a core value or let innocent people suffer. It can feel like God is putting us in a “no win” scenario. Perhaps by striving to find the right answer, God is shaping our hearts to understand Him better.
When we take a moment to reflect, the beauty of the natural world can be overwhelming. Without the knowledge of God to inform them, wise and educated men have struggled to understand how creation came to be. Scripture reveals to us, not so much of the “how”, but more of the “why.“
The time between Jesus’ death and the Day of Pentecost was a period of unprecedented growth for the early church, both in faith and in understanding of the Gospel message.
When Israel made their bread without leaven, it was because they were getting ready to go somewhere. The process of removing sin from our lives was meant to allow us to move forward. But where are we headed to?
The face of the earth has been shaped by water. It is an essential element for all living creatures. Many of the spiritual lessons revealed in the Bible are centered around this life sustaining substance.
We find in antiquity the legends of mighty men, whose stories set the pattern for how history would unfold. But God warned His people about this way of structuring society and much of the Bible is dedicated to revealing the contrast between man’s way and God’s way of doing things.
