Trust is the foundation of any relationship. The health of a family, business or nation will rise or fall with the level of trust its members share. Our relationship with God is no exception.
Everybody has an opinion about what’s “wrong” with the world, but are our expectations realistic? Do we see the world as it really is or how we want it to be? And if we want the world to be different, what are we doing about it?
Charismatic leaders usually enticed their followers with the promise of secret knowledge. But the Truth Jesus revealed to the world has always been accessible by any who choose to seek Him out.
What kind of prophet could convince a great people to change their ways? Not much is recorded about this servant of God, but what is told is quite revealing.
When we do wrong, some people are genuinely sorry for what they have done, while others are just sorry they got caught. The story of Zacchaeus reminds us that the gospel message is one of hope and opportunity.
