It’s easy to dehumanize God, to view Him as a rock wall. At best, we see Him as able to connect with our pain and empathize with us. But what if it is His pain we connect with when we suffer? When affliction won’t relent and life has wrung us out, we’re stepping into an area of God’s heart only suffering can take us to.
Read MoreIt wasn’t God’s design for the people to have earthly kings. His desire for them was to have judges as the leadership in place, men and women who knew Him and were familiar with His ways, listening to Him for their guidance, rather than lusting after power and control—the undying, infamous motivation of earthly princes. We all long for a good and trustworthy king, but there is only one.
Read MoreThe Lord invites us in and washes us clean. All too quickly our pride tells us we know better and we set out on our own. But He is relentless in His love, pursuit, and commitment to us, even when we have forgotten our commitment to Him. “Grace Abounding” is a beautiful exploration through these truths. Read this stunning poem by Andrew Cowart, first published in our PILGRIM VOL. III 2020 Field Journal.
Read MoreThe age-ending Day of the Lord will expose every wicked thing and reveal every holy mystery kept hidden from our eyes until then. We will not dread eternity with Him. We will not resent His reign. We will not resist His hand. The dim mirrors removed and shattered, our eyes will see Him fully and clearly. Adoration will erupt from our hearts and rush from our lips: “You are everything You said and more.”
Put simply, “You’re everything.” Nothing else will matter.
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