Life is hard. Making the right choice is difficult, and sometimes it feels like we’re just taking a shot in the dark. But that is not how God intends it to be. He has not left us to our own devices. He has shown us the way, through the Law, and through the example of Jesus Christ. Are we smart enough to acknowledge that we don’t have all the answers and that God knows best?
I Want To See
I have always loved this story from the gospel of Mark. It is short and to the point, and yet it marks a huge turning point in Bartimaeus’ life. Isn’t it funny how something so huge and life-altering can happen so quickly, almost before we even realize what’s happening.
The Conversation Is Over
Each time you approach Scripture, you must do so from a position of humility. God is not looking for your opinion or approval. He’s already decided the matter. The conversation is over.
“Who Are You When I’m Not Looking?”
When you can look inside yourself and see that weakness, name it, and accept it for what it is, Satan is stripped of his power over you in that instant.
They Loved the Glory…
In your quest for spiritual maturity, seek the Kingdom of God...