The Rescue Several years ago an eastern paper reported this story: One evening a woman was driving home when she noticed a huge truck behind her that was driving uncomfortably close. She stepped on the gas to gain some distance from the truck, but when she sped up, the truck did too. The faster she … Continue reading “God’s Pursuit”
God, provision of, protection of
The Parable of Tomorrow In her poem “The Parable of Tomorrow,” Ruth Gibbs Zwall offers this description of the Savior’s leading: “I looked at the mountain. ‘It is too hard, Lord,’ I said; ‘I cannot climb.’ ‘Take My hand,’ He whispered; ‘I will be your strength.’ I saw the road, ‘It is too long, Lord,’ … Continue reading “God, provision of, protection of”
God, providence of
Light Shining Out of Darkness God moves in a mysterious way His wonders to perform; He plants His footsteps in the sea, And rides upon the storm. Deep in unfathomable mines Of never-failing skill He treasures up His bright designs, And works His sovereign will. Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take, The clouds ye so … Continue reading “God, providence of”
God, protection of
Missionary John Paton John Paton was a missionary in the New Hebrides Islands. One night hostile natives surrounded the mission station, intent on burning out the Patons and killing them. Paton and his wife prayed during that terror-filled night that God would deliver them. When daylight came they were amazed to see their attackers leave. … Continue reading “God, protection of”
God, promises of
Twelve Promises A promise from God is a statement we can depend on with absolute confidence. Here are 12 promises for the Christian to claim. 1. God’s presence—“I will never leave thee” (Heb. 13:5) 2. God’s protection—“I am thy shield” (Gen. 15:1) 3. God’s power—“I will strengthen thee” (Isa. 41:10) 4. God’s provision—“I will help … Continue reading “God, promises of”
God, presence
Nazi Death Camp Prisoner Almost 50 years ago Elie Wiesel was a fifteen-year old prisoner in the Nazi death camp at Buna. A cache of arms belonging to a Dutchman had been discovered at the camp. The man was promptly shipped to Auschwitz. But he had a young servant boy, a pipel as they were … Continue reading “God, presence”
God, pleasure of
Well Pleased The very concept of God having pleasure—the mighty Maker of the Universe being pleased, like a child, at things that take place on Earth—staggers the imagination. Most amazing of all is the revelation that it pleased Him to put His own Son through a terrible, bruising death, as the tremendous Messianic prophecy of … Continue reading “God, pleasure of”
God, peace of
Not Unprayerful but Unskilled In my late twenties, a bunch of my friends and I decided to sail around the world. I have to admit, though, at the time I was a bit worried. I hadn’t even sailed before. I was uneasy and anxious. So I spent a lot of time reading the Bible and … Continue reading “God, peace of”
God, omnipotence
What God Can’t Do A young boy traveling by airplane to visit his grandparents sat beside a man who happened to be a seminary professor. The boy was reading a Sunday school take-home paper when the professor thought he would have some fun with the lad. “Young man,” said the professor, “If you can tell … Continue reading “God, omnipotence”
God, nature of
Where Is God? While my young son Doug was looking at a full moon, he asked, “Mom, is God in the moon?” I explained that God is everywhere. “Is he in my tummy?” Doug wanted to know. “Well, sort of,” I responded, not sure where these questions wee leading. Then Doug declared, “God wants a … Continue reading “God, nature of”