God blessed Abraham. He came to him, called him from his idolatrous family, and sent him packing toward the Land of Promise. To him, real-estate and descendants were promised in abundance. He would walk with God and be spiritually blessed, and in response he would become a blessing to others — to the entire earth. … More Why do you give?
Noah was declared righteous. (6:8) Despite being of the sinful seed of Adam and Eve, he found grace and favor in the eyes of the Lord. Yes, despite his being a horrible sinner and deserving of the judgmental flooding of the Lord, he found himself rescued by the Savior. Noah lived righteously. (6:22ff) He did … More The Sinful Grandfather, His Sinful Son, and His Cursed Grandson
What would you find if you could glance directly into the eyes of the Lord? You would find love. The one who creates man and woman in his own image, he would have a gleam in his eye as he pours out his various blessing upon his image-bearers. You would find wisdom. He is the most-truthful … More God’s Favorable Glance
Unfathomable Grace 