Woe to those who go to great depths to hide their plans from the LORD, who do their work in darkness and think, "Who sees us? Who will know?" – Isaiah 29:15
Aren't we so very silly sometimes! We try to hide what we've done and what we're planning from the Lord. Of course we're only fooling ourselves. At first glance, God knows our plans and seeing our actions is threatening. But after a little time to think it through, isn't it nice that God does see everything, including our motives and thoughts?
This insures justice will be done and our mess-ups will be evaluated in terms of our intentions, not just our failures! On top of that, it also means that those who plot to do us harm will have to answer to God, and we don't have to worry about "settling the score" or "getting even."
Nations Conspire
God laughs – Psalm 2:1-4
The rebellion does not alter the stand of God. This only shows futility of God’s answer to human rebellion.
Mission means to take a stand with God, to counter the originator of evil, Satan, with the Gospel.
Be Not Silent
Esther 4:12-14
Esther took the risk of losing her life, and went forward to speak on behalf of Israelites who were being targeted for “ethnic cleansing”. She by her missional intervention brought redemption to Israelites.
Like Esther, each Christian has been strategically placed in a context for missional purpose in the sovereign global plan of God. Discovering that purposes and fulfilling the same provides real meaning of life in this world.
Quotes
.. Attention to detail is the secret of success in every sphere of life, and little kindnesses, little acts of considerateness, little appreciations, little confidences…they are all that are needed to keep the friendship sweet. - Hugh Black
Aren't we so very silly sometimes! We try to hide what we've done and what we're planning from the Lord. Of course we're only fooling ourselves. At first glance, God knows our plans and seeing our actions is threatening. But after a little time to think it through, isn't it nice that God does see everything, including our motives and thoughts?
This insures justice will be done and our mess-ups will be evaluated in terms of our intentions, not just our failures! On top of that, it also means that those who plot to do us harm will have to answer to God, and we don't have to worry about "settling the score" or "getting even."
Nations Conspire
God laughs – Psalm 2:1-4
The rebellion does not alter the stand of God. This only shows futility of God’s answer to human rebellion.
Mission means to take a stand with God, to counter the originator of evil, Satan, with the Gospel.
Be Not Silent
Esther 4:12-14
Esther took the risk of losing her life, and went forward to speak on behalf of Israelites who were being targeted for “ethnic cleansing”. She by her missional intervention brought redemption to Israelites.
Like Esther, each Christian has been strategically placed in a context for missional purpose in the sovereign global plan of God. Discovering that purposes and fulfilling the same provides real meaning of life in this world.
Quotes
.. Attention to detail is the secret of success in every sphere of life, and little kindnesses, little acts of considerateness, little appreciations, little confidences…they are all that are needed to keep the friendship sweet. - Hugh Black
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