Unconfessed Sin
Should we be concerned about confessing wrongdoing? Too often God speaks to our hearts about something in our life yet we won't confess it before Him. Does our rebellion matter?
Should we be concerned about confessing wrongdoing? Too often God speaks to our hearts about something in our life yet we won't confess it before Him. Does our rebellion matter?
Our passage speaks about the books upon which the future judgment is based. I have concluded these books are the Laws and will of God.
What you think upon is what you will pursue. Therefore, guard your thoughts. Guard your heart. May I encourage you to think about Heaven.
Medically, man has the ability to remove a human heart and transplant a donor's heart. Spiritually, God often removes an old heart and gives a new one. Our passage tells us this.
Our text speaks of a prophet who suffered at the direct action of God. If you, in like manner, experience what seems to be undeserved suffering, perhaps you can find lessons of comfort.
We peer into another event in history. It is one we did not see ourselves but we believe. It is an event which changed our lives. It is foundational for hope. It is the cornerstone of our beliefs.
Our text details for us three men who stood up for what they believed and they were willing to pay the ultimate price. May we find courage from this historical event.
Our text speaks of a man who, under the greatest scrutiny, chose to continue his service to God. His faith was tested. He could have compromised. He could have set aside his outward devotion for a time. But he chose not to do so.
Some so-called Bible believers will proclaim to believe the Word of God, but when it comes to Jonah, to them, it is indeed a "fish story." But, I submit unto you, this really happened.
I realize the majority of God's work is done within the realm of the "normal." But God did work miraculously. God has used ordinary men and women to do great things. Another such story is before us.