When one reads the story of Joseph, one sees the God who decrees and orders whatsoever comes to pass. This includes the painful as Joseph is … Disbelieved by his parents. Mistreated by his brothers. Slandered by his master’s bride. Imprisoned by the master whom he faithfully served. Forgotten by his friends in prison. This … More The Intentionally Harmed Son
Before the beginning … God existed. (Psalm 90:2; Isaiah 41:4) He enjoyed sweet communion with himself and created beings who dwelt in the heavenly realms. (Ephesians 3:10-11) He planned, purposed, and covenanted. The Father would send, sacrifice, and exalt the Son before the watching eyes of heavenly rulers and authorities. (Ephesians 3:10-11; Titus 1:1-2; Hebrews … More The Genesis of His Story
It is Saturday of the Passover week, and many of the enemies of Jesus are feeling smug. Annas, Caiaphas, and their inner circle are sitting fat and happy on this Sabbath day. Why? They swore they would not allow Jesus to be their king. They swore they would not submit to his leadership, authority, “bonds” … More Holy Week Devotional Thought – Saturday
Unfathomable Grace 