In God We Trust

In God We Trust
Wisdom Hunter 11/10/2016
 
A king is not saved by his great army; a warrior is not delivered by his great strength.  The war horse is a vain hope for victory, and by its great might it cannot save.  – Psalm 33:16-17
 
We are tempted to put our hope and trust in countless things:  military might, economic strength, education and beauty – to name just a few. Each of these offers a promise of significance, success, and safety.  Yet, if we have learned anything from history; we know that armies are defeated, economies can crumble, and beauty is fleeting (Proverbs 31:30).

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Don’t Be Afraid

Don’t Be Afraid
Wisdom Hunter 11/3/2016
 
While Jesus was still speaking, some people came from the house of Jairus, the synagogue leader. ‘Your daughter is dead,’ they said.  ‘Why bother the teacher anymore?’  Overhearing what they said, Jesus told him, ‘Don’t be afraid; just believe.’” – Mark 5:35-36
 
Of all the things that burden us and weigh on our souls, sickness and suffering in the lives of those we love is likely at the top of the list.  Is there any greater trial than to observe a loved one in pain and yet be entirely helpless to bring them relief and rest?  Though we do all that we can to comfort and console, we reach a point of exhaustion, desperation, and helplessness.  This is exactly the sort of person Jesus encounters in Mark 5.

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Patient Endurance

Patient Endurance
Wisdom Hunter 10/26/2016
 
This calls for patient endurance and faithfulness on the part of the saints.  – Revelation 13:10
 
Patient endurance is not easy, but many times it is necessary.  If you change jobs every two years, ten times in a row, you do not have twenty years of work experience.  You have two years of work experience in ten different places.  So, make sure that you learn what God intends for you to learn where you are, before you move on.  This is one of Satan’s ploys.  His desire is to keep you reactive to life, accompanied by a shallow faith. 

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