Tag Archives: weakness
But I am a clumsy speaker!
In Exodus 6, Moses repeats his complaint that God has chosen the wrong man for the job of leading His people out of Egypt. He is clumsy of speech, Moses says. Neither Pharaoh nor his own people will listen to … Continue reading
“Those who sit in darkness . . .”
Our painful circumstances feel more acute this time of year, when others seem to be so happy and light-hearted. Our present and future seem dreadful. Job, who suffered (he thought) so senselessly, felt his pain more acutely, not knowing the … Continue reading
Someone is watching you
Beware of the opportune time! This is the ominous phrase used of Satan’s strategy following the temptations of Jesus in the wilderness, at the beginning of His ministry. “When the devil had finished every temptation, he left Him until an opportune time.” … Continue reading
Strength in weakness
One of the most common questions of mankind experiencing loss and grief is, “Why is this happening to me? Why does God allow so much suffering in the world? This is not the way I would do it, if I … Continue reading
Weakness
In our society, strength (or imagined strength) is applauded, and weakness is thought of as a defect — that you have missed the best in life. So observes J.I. Packer in an introductory interview regarding his small book Weakness Is the … Continue reading
Purpose behind suffering
Job, a righteous man, suffered great pain and loss. He struggled to understand the reasons for his suffering. What he could not see from earth was the dialog in heaven between God and Satan as they discussed Job. The Evil … Continue reading
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