Much of the truth that God has proclaimed down through the ages has fallen on deaf ears. The plan that God is working has been revealed to those with eyes to see.
Why doesn’t God show Himself to the world? If He wanted to, He could give us indisputable proof of His existence and end all the debates. What if He has, but man chooses not to see it?
God desires to connect with His creation. Much of history consists of God’s plan to reach out to mankind. The story of the Bible tells of man’s response to this calling.
No matter where life takes us, we’re always longing to go home. But home is not a specific location as much as a place we feel we belong - a place where we are loved. As Christians, there is a home we long for, a place we have never been, but has been prepared for us.
The Day of Pentecost is connected to an ancient harvest ritual. But the harvest God is interested in is not comprised of grain. His plans are for all of mankind and direct events far into the future…even beyond our death.
There is a mysterious figure found in the bible: an ancient king and priest who received tithes and blessed Abraham. This enigmatic man stood as a representative of God and foreshadowed the kind of leader Jesus would become.
Hard times motivate people to plan for the worst. But the worst of times require a different kind of preparation. Those who are wise know it takes more than material goods to be ready for what comes.
Before we experience the wonders of the Kingdom of God, the Faithful will face many trials and persecutions. But be encouraged, for He will give us the support we need to persevere to the end. And the suffering we endure is a refining process that helps us in our journey to become Children of God.
When God interacts with mankind, the line between justice, mercy and freewill gets blurred. He sometimes maneuvers people into position so His purposes can be accomplished. It takes faith to trust that all is working for our ultimate benefit.