Breaking the cycle of vengeance
No one needs to teach us the law of retaliation (an eye for an eye). Our flesh is only satisfied when our aggressor becomes a victim. But this avenue only produces more retaliation. God has another path for us.
No one needs to teach us the law of retaliation (an eye for an eye). Our flesh is only satisfied when our aggressor becomes a victim. But this avenue only produces more retaliation. God has another path for us.
We have been waiting for the answer to our prayer for a very long time. Has God forgotten us? Why is He not acting? Frustration can build quickly. What if God was working…out of our field of vision?
It’s good to have ambition, but we must not live in the doldrums until these dreams are accomplished. Our joy needs to come from our salvation. Our sense of satisfaction must depend on our relationship with God.
Certain passages in the Bible sometimes seem contradictory. To understand, we must really study the passages, and what we then discover is a real gem.
Sometimes, in our suffering, we forget that God is on our side and that He takes good care of us. So here are some reminders of how God can work to transform our suffering into blessings.
Loyalty cards are popular, they allow merchants to keep their customers. When we talk about faithfulness in a couple, we think of a couple who does not have extramarital affairs. But what is God’s faithfulness?
As we read God’s promises in the Bible, we turn our prayers and actions toward what we can receive. That is not bad, but we must also remember that sometimes you have to be determined to give.
You don’t need a degree in biology to understand that stagnant water doesn’t produce anything good. Bacteria multiply there, and so do odors! To be invigorating, water needs to be in motion. Just like our relationship with God.
“Come let us adore him,” says the popular holiday song “Adestes Fideles” (O Come, All Ye Faithful). The wise men came to adore the new king. But what exactly is it to adore? It’s much more than singing beautiful songs.
The Bible doesn’t tell us much about heaven or what we will do during our eternity with God. But one thing is certain, we will always be in the Presence of God. Are you ready for this?
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