When God made a promise to Abraham, since he could swear by no one greater, he swore by himself." Think…When God made a promise to Abraham, since he could swear by no one greater, he swore by himself." Think about that. God didn't need to swear at all. His word alone is enough. But He knew Abraham's heart, and yours, so He stooped down and gave an oath. Not because He might waver, but because you might. He staked Himself on His promise to you.
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Daily curiosity · Sunday, September 27
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Why did God plant eternity in our hearts?
The answer is in Ecclesiastes 3:11 ↓
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Genesis 3Spread your cloak over me, Boaz
Ruth 3A prophet's mantle falls to his successor
2 Kings 2Ashes traded for a garment of praise
Isaiah 61Filthy robes stripped off before the accuser
Zechariah 3Twelve years of bleeding, one touched cloak
Mark 5Put on compassion like a warm coat
Colossians 3Grace that finds us unexpectedly
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I am my beloved's, and my beloved is mine." Back in chapter two she said it the other way round:…I am my beloved's, and my beloved is mine." Back in chapter two she said it the other way round: he is mine, and I am his. Something shifted after the night she searched the streets for him. Loss taught her to start with belonging, not possessing. Which word comes first when you speak of God? Mine, or his?
Father, teach me to hold onto your word even when life presses hard. I don't always feel joy in the…Father, teach me to hold onto your word even when life presses hard. I don't always feel joy in the middle of trouble, but I trust your Spirit can give it anyway. Shape me to follow you the way others have shown me.
Thank You for the honest warning that the rich man "shall go to the generation of his fathers" and never…Thank You for the honest warning that the rich man "shall go to the generation of his fathers" and never see the light. You shook me loose from trusting my bank balance, and You gave me Christ, who brings me through death into Your own light.
They asked, "If you are the Christ, tell us," but Jesus answered, "If I tell you, you won't believe." They…They asked, "If you are the Christ, tell us," but Jesus answered, "If I tell you, you won't believe." They wanted a confession, not a Savior. It's possible to ask God a question with your heart already closed. Before you pray your next hard question, ask yourself honestly: would an answer actually change anything in me?
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