Paul had been sick with worry. He sent Timothy to find out whether that young church had survived the pressure.…Paul had been sick with worry. He sent Timothy to find out whether that young church had survived the pressure. And the report that healed him said nothing about crowds or success. Timothy "brought us glad news of your faith and love." If someone checked on you this week, is that the news they would carry back?
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Daily curiosity · Sunday, September 13
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Why did God shut the door of the ark Himself?
The answer is in Genesis 7:16 ↓
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Thank You that Your word does not fall to the ground. What You spoke against Jezebel came to pass, and…Thank You that Your word does not fall to the ground. What You spoke against Jezebel came to pass, and even in judgment there was a command to bury her. I'm grateful You are just, and that evil does not get the last word in Your world.
Behold, I am against you," says Yahweh of Armies. Nineveh had chariots, young lions, plunder, and messengers whose voices made…Behold, I am against you," says Yahweh of Armies. Nineveh had chariots, young lions, plunder, and messengers whose voices made kings tremble. God names each one and takes it away. Ask yourself what would be left of you if the voice went quiet and the pile of prey was gone. Whatever remains is who you actually are.
Father, keep my heart from wandering toward what was never mine to hold. When something forbidden looks like relief, help…Father, keep my heart from wandering toward what was never mine to hold. When something forbidden looks like relief, help me see it clearly. Teach me to find real delight in the love you've already given me, and to stay faithful there.
Notice the word "suffered." Temptation was not something Jesus brushed off lightly. It hurt. He felt the pull all the…Notice the word "suffered." Temptation was not something Jesus brushed off lightly. It hurt. He felt the pull all the way to the end, which is further than most of us go, since we usually give in long before. So when you come to him ashamed, you are not describing something foreign to him. "He is able to help those who are tempted.
God said it, and "in the same day" Abraham did it. Ninety nine years old, and he doesn't sleep on…God said it, and "in the same day" Abraham did it. Ninety nine years old, and he doesn't sleep on it, doesn't wait for a better moment, doesn't ask if the whole household really needs to be included. He takes Ishmael, the servants, everyone, and obeys before the sun goes down. What has God asked of you that you keep postponing until you feel ready?
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