What are we passionate about in life? What energizes us? What holds great affection in our hearts? What drives us to expend exhausting effort in pursuing it because of the intense delight and enjoyment we gain from it?
Luke 14:27 – Whoever does not bear his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple.
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What are we passionate about in life? What energizes us? What holds great affection in our hearts? What drives us to expend exhausting effort in pursuing it because of the intense delight and enjoyment we gain from it?
Of the many spiritual challenges we face daily, two are brought to our minds by the Apostle Paul in today’s scripture. The first is the proper way to view suffering in this life. The second is the view we are to have in life.
Today’s scripture is the second of three accounts of the Apostle Paul publicly sharing his conversion story when Jesus apprehended him on the Damascus Road. We likely are familiar with this riveting story of God’s relentless and pursuing love.
Oh, how we relate to David in today’s scripture! Who has not displayed the sin of impatience in life’s situations and relationships?
Do we really believe Job’s words in today’s scripture? The truth of our belief will not be in our profession, it will be in our reaction.
By a Strong Hand; the phrase appears three times in today’s scripture. It reveals how the Israelites were delivered from Egyptian bondage, but also paints a wonderful picture of God’s love, care, and protection.