In the Old Covenant of Grace, work is followed by rest. In the beginning, God creates the world in six days. Then, on the seventh day, he rests and holidays. In the book of Exodus, God commands his nation to worship him by working on the first six days of each week. Then, on the seventh day, they … More First Rest and then Work
Consider our youthful fascination with the tooth fairly. We do not know that much about him or her, and frankly that does not concern us in the slightest. We do not bother her, and she does not bother us. We do not talk to her, and she does not communicate to us. If we could continue to have it our … More God’s presents or presence — What do we desire more?
Job understood and expressed how his God gives and takes away. Solomon proclaimed the same truth when he wrote, “The Lord makes men rich, and others he makes poor.” In similar manner, Moses expressed how God sometimes satisfies his children with abundant provisions, while at other times he makes them very hungry. Such triumphs and trials are seen everywhere throughout Scripture. These same dynamics … More He Humbled You and Let You Hunger
Unfathomable Grace 