God doesn't always answer our "why." So, why should we trust Him?
1. His Word is absolutely true (Jn 17:17).
2. His plans are set (Eph 2:10).
3. His faithfulness is forever (Ex 34:6).
4. His justice is perfect (Job 37:23).
5. His love is unfailing (1 Jn 4:16).
7 prayers before worship:
1. Lord, fix my heart upon Christ.
2. Lord, open my mind to your Word.
3. Lord, remind me of the gospel.
4. Lord, empty me of this world.
5. Lord, bless those who minister.
6. Lord, help me to encourage others.
7. Lord, equip me to respond in grace.
Six vital certainties:
1. Life is short and uncertain.
2. Death is sure.
3. Judgment is inevitable.
4. Sin is exceeding sinful.
5. Hell is a dreadful reality.
6. Christ alone can save you.
J.C. Ryle
On this day, in 1536, William Tyndale was strangled and burned at the stake for translating the Scriptures into English for the common man.
His final words, “Lord, open the King of England’s eyes.”
How we need such bold and courageous men and women in our own day.
What Adam couldn't do,
What Eve couldn't do,
What Abraham couldn't do,
What Moses couldn't do,
What Elijah couldn't do,
What we can't do,
God did by sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin, He condemned sin in the flesh.