Obsessed with arguments, disputes, and word battles" describes a hunger that never gets fed. And look at the harvest: "envy,…Obsessed with arguments, disputes, and word battles" describes a hunger that never gets fed. And look at the harvest: "envy, strife, insulting, evil suspicions." Not one of those is truth. You can win every exchange and quietly lose the ability to think well of anyone. When did you last leave a disagreement loving the other person more?
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Daily curiosity · Sunday, August 30
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Why did the Roman executioner of all people call Jesus God's Son?
The answer is in Mark 15:39 ↓
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Lord of every army, you are here in the middle of my noise and worry. When the ground feels unsteady,…Lord of every army, you are here in the middle of my noise and worry. When the ground feels unsteady, remind me that you are my shelter, the same God who kept faith with Jacob. I don't have to hold it all together. You are with us.
Where you sowed your seed and watered it with your foot, like a garden of herbs." That was Egypt. You…Where you sowed your seed and watered it with your foot, like a garden of herbs." That was Egypt. You worked the channels, you controlled the flow, you knew exactly what tomorrow would hold. The promised land drinks rain from heaven instead. Freedom meant losing the pump. Maybe what feels like uncertainty right now is God lifting your eyes off your own feet.
Until your people pass over, Yahweh, until the people you have purchased pass over." Notice what God holds still: not…Until your people pass over, Yahweh, until the people you have purchased pass over." Notice what God holds still: not a sea this time, but nations, hardened like stone so Israel can walk through. And notice the word purchased. They owned nothing yet. They were the ones bought. Whatever stands between you and where God is taking you, he can still it long enough for you to pass.
Thank You that You saved me not by works of righteousness which I did myself, but according to Your mercy.…Thank You that You saved me not by works of righteousness which I did myself, but according to Your mercy. That washing of regeneration cleaned what I could never scrub away, and Your Holy Spirit is still renewing me today.
Father, I forget sometimes that this started with you, not me. You picked me, you sent me, and you asked…Father, I forget sometimes that this started with you, not me. You picked me, you sent me, and you asked for a life that leaves something lasting behind. Grow something real in me today, and give me courage to ask you for what I need.
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