Knowledge | Understanding | Wisdom
Jesus called us salt and light; both of which have the power to influence. Salt influences the food that it seasons, and light overpowers the darkness. But, if the salt becomes tasteless, and the light is covered, our influence will have no eternal value.
There are times we must set aside what feels natural, what makes common sense, and embrace what Holy Spirit is doing in the unseen realm.
Life is full of difficulty and challenges that must be faced. We can quit. We can become whiners. We can let circumstances break our spirit. Or, we can ride the waves knowing that when the wind stops blowing, and the rain stops falling, we will continue to be properly positioned.
Peter was being very generous by offering a 2x+1 deal. Jesus' counter offer seemed ludicrous; 490 times! 490? Ok. I can do that. But what about 491?
One day while interacting with mom, it dawned on me that she was very much aware that Heaven was near. Though her body was limited by earthly limitations, her spirit was full of hope.