But there is a great difference between Adam’s sin and God’s gracious gift. For the sin of this one man, Adam, brought death to many. But even greater is God’s wonderful grace and his gift of forgiveness to many through this other man, Jesus Christ. (Romans 5:15) Read: 1 Chronicles 28:1 – 29:30, Romans 5:6-21, Psalm…
Nothing stopped Rome when it put it’s mind to a task.
There wouldn’t be over 3 billion dollars a year spent by certain interests to make sure certain politicians voted they way they wanted them to if it wasn’t working. Rich people and successful businesses didn’t get where they are by making stupid investments. It should come as no surprise that in the last three USA presidential elections (at least) the candidate who raised and spent the most won. Bribes work.
In taking away their liberty, God had set them free… For the American Independence Day, are we revelling in liberty or are we celebrating true freedom?
Just imagine that. Little brother get’s dad’s famous name. Gallio? Nope. He gets named “new light” and then is forced to live in the shadows of his more brilliant relatives.
Would I be willing to have my name completely removed from the picture? If total obedience means complete obscurity, am I willing to walk down that road?
The first command God gives Gideon when he sets the people on the path to freedom was to tear down the altar. The first and most crucial step towards freedom was repentance.
This is in my opinion one of the most underrated stories in all the Bible… No matter how boring of a story teller you might consider yourself, this story sells itself.
What are some of the milestones in your past? What are some moments of transition or transformation that have shaped you for the better into who you are today? How has time and change and geography separated to from those events? What are you doing about it?
While the politicians pile one broken promise on top of another it is good to know that the one rightful King is always true to His Word.
THE RIVER WALK 