Posts Tagged ‘God’s love’
The God Who Works Within Our Limits
Last week, we considered what happens when life’s demands exceed our capacity. Moses discovered that even faithful people can carry too much. Jethro’s words – “You are not able to do it alone” – were not a condemnation of Moses’ weakness. They were words of grace, allowing him to acknowledge what his weariness was already…
Read MoreWhen Demands Exceed Our Capacity
Have you noticed? Demands often exceed our capacity. Just check your email inbox: promotions insisting you need the latest… another request to meet… and reminders that you have not replied to previous requests. For some individuals and small businesses, the pressure is far more serious as expenses exceed income. And for some of us, keeping…
Read MoreWait Like a Watchman
“I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I hope; my soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen for the morning, more than watchmen for the morning.” – Psalm 130:5-6 -(ESV). There’s a moment from childhood I can’t seem to forget—especially when I’m tired of waiting. I’m eleven, camping in…
Read MoreHow Should We Suffer?
“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness” (James 1:2-3 ESV). She was unable to conceal the tear sliding down her cheek. Then, exhaling a deep sigh, she said, “It’s difficult to stay strong when my faith is under…
Read MoreReal Love Requires the Right Kind of Hate
“If anyone comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple.” (Luke 14:26 ESV). In a world already filled with anger, do we really need Scripture seemingly urging us to hate our family?…
Read MoreReal Love Requires Boundaries
“Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him.” – John 3:36 (ESV) Is it possible to “truly” love without boundaries? Our culture often promotes a version of love centered on feelings, personal freedom, and unconditional acceptance. We…
Read MoreReal Love Requires More Than Infatuation
“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good. For his steadfast love endures forever.” – Psalm 136:1 (ESV). Infatuation and love can feel similar initially, but a closer inspection reveals their differences. Do you remember your first crush? That rush of excitement when you saw them? Their attractiveness and charm made your heart race,…
Read MoreLove: A Command to Live, Not Just to Say
“Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love” (1 John 4:7-8 ESV). Many admonish us to “love.” Social media memes and posts amplify the need for love—often sharing…
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