Our Creator chose to envelop earth in an atmosphere we call “air.” Air surrounds and sustains us, refreshes us and protects us from harmful sun rays. Air makes life possible. Two gases comprise the bulk of our atmosphere: nitrogen, about 79% and oxygen, a little more than 20%. …
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A beautiful full moon illuminated the night sky. I could plainly see my own shadow in the grass. As I looked up to admire Father’s glorious handiwork, I noticed some clouds backlit by the shining moon.
Astonishingly, these clouds formed an almost perfect letter “V”. There I was, awestruck by Father’s moon and stars. Then, he thoughtfully threw in a “V” for victory; he provided a reminder of the victories he generously lavishes upon us. …
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How big is your God?
“He builds his lofty palace in the heavens and sets its foundation on the earth; he calls for the waters of the sea and pours them out over the face of the land,” Amos 9:6.
He sustains “all things by his powerful word,” Hebrews 1:3.
How big is God?
Well, he “fills everything in every way,” Ephesians 1:23. …
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You probably haven’t dealt with many lions recently. We Americans rarely encounter lions on the city streets or in the back yard.
On the other hand, every one of us must constantly deal with a lion called Satan. Although he doesn’t inhabit a physical body, he unceasingly prowls about in the physical world. “Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour,” 1 Peter 5:8. He is an invisible spirit who exerts immeasurable harmful influence in the physical world. …
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The Lord promised, “I will send my angel ahead of you to guard you along the way and to bring you to the place I prepared,” Exodus 23:20. Just think of that! The Almighty Creator of heaven and earth directs your steps. He constantly works to lead you in ways that most benefit his purposes and your happiness. How measureless is God’s love for us!
Delores and I moved to Singapore in May of 1988. At that time almost three million people lived in that great city. Can you imagine house hunting in a mega city where customs and culture are unfamiliar? Well, let me tell you how God brought us to the place he prepared.
Just before moving to Singapore, a missionary friend of ours dined in a restaurant there. He struck up a conversation with a Canadian couple who planned on leaving Singapore soon. However, they needed someone to move into their apartment and assume the lease. After finishing the meal, both my missionary friend and the Canadian coupe went their separate ways.
A few days later the missionary again came across the Canadian couple. He mentioned to them that Dee and I would soon need an apartment in Singapore. They invited him to bring us over to their place when we arrived in their country.
Within a day or two of our landing in the city, we visited the apartment my friend had located. We loved it! It amply fit all our needs. So, we assumed the lease and soon moved into our new overseas home.
What are the chances for an American in downtown Singapore meeting a Canadian who had an apartment available? Not only one meeting, but two! Truly, God brings us to the place he prepared.
Dear friends be greatly encouraged; God leads you each and every moment. No event is unimportant; no circumstance is beyond his control. He’s always in the process of bringing you to the place he prepared.
Your God is the Director of decisions and Controller of circumstances.
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In six days the Lord made the heavens, the earth and everything in them. Why six days? Why not just wave his almighty hand and instantaneously bring everything into being?
God purposefully chose to spread creation out over six days, so he could introduce himself to us as the Unfolder. That’s right, he’s the Great Unfolder of his plans and purposes. …
The Apostle Paul began his preaching ministry by proclaiming Jesus to his people, the Jews. In return for Paul’s kindness, the Jews beat him, stoned him, rejected him, stirred up riots against him and labeled him an agitator, a villain, an impostor and a false prophet.
Things didn’t turn out the way Paul expected. He so ardently dreamed of bringing the gospel to his people, but his dreams evaporated. …
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Papa Jacob’s dust covered, heavy-hearted sons returned to Israel from Egypt. With trembling voices, they reported that an Egyptian ruler imprisoned their brother Simeon. The ruler would only release Simeon on the condition that Jacob’s youngest son, Benjamin, traveled to Egypt.
Jacob’s elderly, anguished voice cried out, “You have deprived me of my children. Joseph is no more, and now you want to take Benjamin. Everything is against me,” Genesis 42:36! …
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I used to question the Bible promise, “No harm befalls the righteous,” Proverbs 12:21. How could this statement be true? After all, wasn’t Jesus hurt? Haven’t all believers felt pain?
For a long time I simply read that, “No harm befalls the righteous” without believing it. Then one day, I understood the difference between being “hurt” and being “harmed”.
The Bible doesn’t promise that we will never hurt; it promises that we will never be harmed. The pain of hurting will be turned into a blessing for those God loves. Did not Father transform Jesus’ pain into the victory of resurrection? In fact, Jesus looked forward “to the joy that was set before him,” Hebrews 12:2. He anticipated benefit from pain.
Dear friends, be encouraged; hurting is never fun, but neither is it harmful for those who belong to Jesus.
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One November we drove out to Padre Island. I expected brown dreary winter vegetation on the dunes and pastures. What a surprise! Instead of gloom there was glory. Countless millions of brilliant yellow wild flowers carpeted every inch of the vegetation zone. I’ve never seen Padre Island robed in such gorgeous apparel. No matter where you looked fields of flowers stretched to the horizon. …
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