A Spiritual Heart Transplant
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.
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.
Our text deals with the issue of overwhelming odds and isolation from our compatriots. In it we find the underdog surprising the crowd. We find a young man with a mature faith overcome a giant of a man with small faith.
This world is full of heartache and blessing. When it comes to family, all parents rejoice or grieve over their children. Our text expresses joy; such is the topic for our meditations today.
Sometimes we will play footsie with the world; when we do, the consequences are never good. As Solomon stated about taking fire into our bosom, it is certain we will be burned. Our Bible story will bear this out.