When Satan reminds us of the past, it is filled with sin, disappointment and regret, but when God reminds us of the past it is overwhelmed with the story of salvation that results in our joy and gratitude. History from God’s point of view, is the story of His initiative despite our failures, His love [...]
In a sense this is what the scriptures want to do – open a door into an entirely new world – the world of God – a world which at first seems entirely different and unconnected to our own. The first priority of the scriptures is not to comment on your life, your subject, your [...]
Another aspect of perspective is that one can get so close to an object, that it obscures one’s view from all else. For many, personal experience has become the ultimate authority and measure of truth – it is the only thing they’ll believe or place any confidence in. But there are few things that can [...]
How we see ourselves in the context of eternity can either leave us with a sense of insignificance or with a sense of awe at the beauty and value of our lives far beyond the confines of our time on earth. If our lives had no greater meaning than the few decades we are alive, [...]
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