GraceNotes

God says that the challenging and difficult things that happen are the things he allows to happen, and that you and I should not be dismayed, but should respond to these things as opportunities to develop endurance and faith.

God can be trusted to do exactly what he says he will do!

Isn’t it  good to know that someone is in charge and knows what’s going on!?

There are many people who have wisdom (and insight, skill, ability, drive, motivation) who don’t amass a lot of wealth.

When we go through really hard things, when we suffer loss, when we’re hurting, other people are watching us.

Our prayers are like an offering of sweet-smelling incense to God. God not only hears our prayers, he’s pleased with them!

When my heart has become like God’s heart, I will be more a forgiver and less a judge.

Sometimes it’s tough being a grapevine branch during pruning season! But don’t give up! Fruit-bearing season is coming again soon!

If the Lion of Judah had not been willing to become the Lamb of God, we would all still be without hope, trapped under the crushing weight of our sin. 

The Spirit took John to heaven and showed him the glory of God and the things that were going to happen in the future.