God Comes Near and Stays Close
God is not just way up there somewhere; He is right here now. Always. He cares so much that he has chosen to walk with us through all of this.
Trustworthy: Just and Good
Trustworthy is almost too paltry a word when I consider God. He is sovereign and wise, but his goodness and justice are far surpassing of mine.
Trustworthy: Sovereign and Wise
God is trustworthy in all things, sovereign over all and wise in the use of his power and authority.
Trust in God
Trust in God, for his character, his ability, his strength, his truth. He is trustworthy.
Seek Truth, Speak Truth
It set them free from the worry of their harassing enemies and set God in His right place, the object of worship. Seek Truth, Speak Truth.
Peace with Ourselves
More often than not, we are not at peace because we are upset with ourselves: blaming ourselves or feeling guilty for brokenness. Finding peace with ourselves
Patience for God’s Handiwork
It is not time that heals all things, but our Lord who works in the waiting.
Be Courageous and Act Humbly
We need to be like Abigail and embrace courage, act humbly, and go beyond recognizing issues by acting on them.
Praise Him in the Midst
God is worthy of our praise and we have to praise Him. He is our rallying cry, the one who sustains us. Praise him even in conflict.
For the Good of Many
Esther sees that through one man all Jews were threatened and through one woman there is a chance for re-establishing peace. Esther as a peacemaker of God
Trusted Counsel
Jethro says no man can do this alone and that it merely wears out everyone involved. God provides trusted council.
Power and the Peacemaker
Similarly, when we rest in the knowledge that we are blessed by God, why do we always have to have the last word or come out on top or be the winner!
Peacemakers love our neighbors
This Samaritan man goes quietly about his day while disobeying the customs and unwritten rules of his time. Peacemakers love their neighbors
Civil Disobedience as God’s Will
Civil disobedience is the response to the Spirit’s disquiet within us.
Elisha’s Respect for the Enemy
When I am ready to pounce and make sure the adversary understands the problems caused and what they deserve for having done this, Elisha follows Jesus. What would Jesus Do? Mercy. Respect. Dignity.