As I grow older and think about this Bible story, I realize that we shouldn’t judge people too harshly, because how often, even in this modern age, do we act the same way?
But if we keep hoping, based not on what we see with our eyes, but on the faithfulness of the Lord in our past–the ways he has sustained us over and over, we will see the Lord be faithful again. And we will have a new part of our story to tell about the goodness of God.
After reading Paul’s words in Ephesians, I changed my prayers for the lost souls from “please save _______” to asking the Lord to open their eyes and hearts to receive the Gospel.
Self-discipline can be defined as putting into practice gentleness and patience. It’s applying biblical wisdom to our lives. It’s allowing the Holy Spirit to transform us.
Help me turn to you and see you for who you are: a promise-making, promise-keeping, awesome, loving, and kind God who cares for my anxieties. Fill me with your peace as I trust in you.
Divine appointments often come disguised as inconveniences, chance encounters, or sudden changes in plans. When we are attuned to God’s leading, we can discern his hands at work in these situations.
God covets the role of bringing justice. When it’s all said and done only God has the power to judge the hearts of men. We can surrender our right to judge because we know only one is wise enough to do that job for humanity.
