Category Archives: beneficial

The Benefit

Isaiah 40:29-31 “He gives power to the tired and worn out, and strength to the weak. Even the youths shall be exhausted, and the young men will all give up. But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength. They shall mount up with wings like eagles… (LB).

 

Picture yourself in an expensive restaurant with a waiter waiting on you. The waiter may be out of sight, but he is constantly watching you. When you look up, or raise your hand, the waiter shows up immediately. Read the rest of this entry

Through Christ

2 Corinthians 1:20 “For all of God’s promises have been fulfilled in Christ with a resounding “Yes!” And through Christ, our “Amen” (which means “Yes”) ascends to God for his glory.”

 

John Piper says, “As sinners, the only thing we deserve is God’s judgment.” And this is a very huge punch. I had to really wrestle with this statement for a long time. Piper says, “As sinners [which we all are apart from Christ], the only thing we deserve is God’s judgment“. So, back to the question, Read the rest of this entry