Sometimes new carts are overrated and old poles are best. This is especially true when God has decreed his preference for old poles. We see this truth presented for us in 2 Samuel 6:1-7: David again gathered all the chosen men of Israel, thirty thousand. And David arose and went with all the people who were with … More New Carts or Old Poles
Jesus did not avoid sick and ruined sinners. Instead, he displayed “incarnational ministry.” He descended from heaven, dwelt among men, traveled from place to face, and befriended tax collectors, drunkards, and prostitutes. While other “holy men” kept their distance, Jesus was a friend of sinners who avoided not the wicked person who desired a Savior. Contrarily, Jesus did avoid the sincerely … More Avoid Such People
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 