Abraham questioned God about His promise. Moses questioned Him about His plan; Job about his suffering. And David, well David seemed to question God about a lot of things. Is it okay when I find myself questioning God? The people listed above seemed comfortable with it – and in some instances God answered them. But…
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To Wrestle with God
Jacob, alone in the wilderness and facing a crisis, has a wrestling match. He lasts through the night, refusing to let go, and demands a blessing. The Lord gives him that blessing but leaves him with a humbling reminder of their interaction, a limp. This Jacob becomes Israel, which means to struggle or wrestle with…
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He Restores My Soul
“He restores my soul” Psalm 23:3 How is your soul? A favorite song of mine is “It is well with my soul.” Sometimes I sing it out because its truth resonates with me and sometimes it burns in my chest as I long to sense its assurance. Although I’ve experienced redemption, my soul can feel…
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Least Likely
God reveals His glory in unlikely places through unlikely people. He probably does that because His glory shows brighter to us in those situations. I think He also has a sense of humor about it and enjoys our surprise, even as it builds our faith. Some of my favorite “least likelys” include: David – as…
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