What do Jesus, the prophet Isaiah, and David the king have in common? They all taught this simple truth: God is working while we are waiting; God is active when we’re sleeping. What a wonderful truth in times of uncertainty,
Read MoreTrusting God is one of those things that we as Christians talk about, but may not necessarily define. We encourage each other to “trust the Lord,” but we are not sure what it really means. And we also tend to
Read MoreHumble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:6-7 Anxiety is sometimes the fruit of pride—especially
Read MoreTrusting God is one of those things that we as Christians talk about, but may not necessarily define. We encourage each other to “trust the Lord,” but we are not sure what it really means. And we also tend to
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Throughout church history, well-known servants of the Lord experienced deep despair. Preachers like Charles Spurgeon and Martyn-Lloyd Jones, the missionary David Brainerd, and the hymn writer William Cowper are just a few. The Bible contains numerous examples, as well. King David, the barren Hannah, the prophet Elijah, and the apostle Paul are among the men and women who wrestled through dark valleys with God due to loss of hope. When this happens to us, where can we turn? Continue Reading →
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