The Unseen Legacy

What we do in our lifetime can impact generations to come. The choices we make can determine the direction of the lives of our descendants. Only God can see the arch of the fulfillment of His plan across the generations. Our obedience to God is an important part of His plan, even if we can’t […]

The Powerful, Gentle Touch

We get a sense of the powerful yet personal nature of God in Matthew 17. Jesus “took with Him Peter and James and John his brother, and led them up on a high mountain by themselves (17:1, NASB).” On the mountain Jesus’ “face shone like the sun, and His garments became as white as light. […]

Called to Act on God’s Provision

When God calls us to complete a task, he will provide all you need to complete that task. We may not see it at the moment he calls us to act, but he wants us to step out in faith and obedience, trusting Him to provide. In 1 Chronicles 28, David assembled all the officials […]

Seeing God in the Joy and Sorrow

Without God, it’s hard to make sense of the world. If there is only randomness and no master plan, then it’s everyone for themselves as they see fit. We are merely surviving, completing work for purposes that do not last. As Solomon described it: “For the fate of the sons of men and the fate […]

Humbly Called to Significance

He was just a herdsman tending to the livestock, who also raised figs. He wasn’t a prophet, nor was he even related to a prophet, yet God called him to bring a word of warning to Israel, to call them to account: “Then Amos replied to Amaziah, ‘I am not a prophet, nor am I […]

Finding Some Answers to the Call

How God choses people for certain jobs doesn’t usually fit the method used by the world.

When Opposition Surrounds You

When we feel overwhelmed by adversaries, it can test our faith in God. Hezekiah gives us an example of how to respond to those who oppose us.

Immediate Followers

Peter and Andrew, two fishermen at the Sea of Galilee, were approached by Jesus with a simple offer: “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Without hesitation, they left their nets behind and immediately followed him. This impulsive response raises the question: do we treat God’s will as a request or a command?

Seeking True Wisdom

There is a wisdom like none found on this earth. It stands apart from the knowledge purveyed by those in this world. Solomon sought this wisdom from God: “So give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people to discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge this great people of […]

Stretching Our Comfort Zone

God sees unseen capabilities in us and wants to stretch us beyond our comfort zone. Gideon doubted his abilities but eventually became a valiant warrior, overcoming his fears. This serves as encouragement that God patiently works to strengthen us for His purpose, accomplishing what He sets out to do.