God does not change. He remains the same yesterday, today, and forever. He is immutable and unchangeable. He does not morph in his ethical standards or shift in his Triune desires. In God’s eyes, right is right, wrong is wrong, godliness is godliness, sin is sin, and holiness is holiness. Whether one reads the Old … More Without Holiness …
The Lord is Israel’s Chief Shepherd, and because of this gracious relationship, they lack absolutely nothing that they really need. He commands them to rest in him as sheep do in lush pastures. He guides them, feeds them, washes them, protects them, and provides comfort. He is the one who restores their souls. Oh, how fantastic … More A Table in the Presence of Our Enemies
This morning, in my personal devotions, I became reacquainted with a very odd passage of Scripture. In Leviticus 21, God presents himself as the Sovereign One who is not so concerned with equal rights. According to modern thinking, God seems to be so crass and out of vogue. He is not culturally sensitive or politically correct. He discriminates. Hear Moses’ words: Leviticus 21:16–24 … More Defective, Yet Delightful
Unfathomable Grace 