The universe is a BIG place and we are so very small in comparison. Yet, God has important plans for us, IF we trust Him enough to follow His directions.
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.“
God instructed Israel to blow trumpets when an important message needed to be sent to the entire community. Some of His messages span millennia and are sent to all of mankind.
There are dozens of names used to describe the mighty attributes of God. But there was one name that God chose to identify Himself to His people. This name reveals the primary quality He wants to be known by.
Why doesn’t God show Himself to the world? If He wanted to, He could give us indisputable proof of His existence and end all the debates. What if He has, but man chooses not to see it?
God has great plans for us. But big plans come at a big cost. The path ordained is paved with hard work and sacrifice. The temptation to give up is ever present, but the only way we will reach the summit is if we keep climbing.
There is a mysterious figure found in the bible: an ancient king and priest who received tithes and blessed Abraham. This enigmatic man stood as a representative of God and foreshadowed the kind of leader Jesus would become.
The world can be a terrible place…but it’s also wonderful as well. Before the world to come can be established, there will be some dark times. Before things can get better, they will have to get much worse.
God reveals Himself as the creator - through His hands everything has been made. But this was not a single event in history. God continues to shape mankind into His likeness. His ultimate purpose spans centuries and He often uses people like us to complete that plan.