One of the most beautiful images in the Bible is of humans trying to reach God but never could, so instead of forcing humans to try to reach Heaven, He brings Heaven down to us.
The Wisdom of God is not just “good ideas.” It’s the way God set up his universe to function.
When you go against the wisdom of God, it's the same as if you try to go against gravity. The idea is nice, but it just doesn't work.
When John said, “He must increase, but I must decrease.” -Jn. 3:30
He understood a fundamental part of discipleship that we have seemed to miss: we should be a disciple of Jesus and point people to Him.
In Matt. 9, a new character is introduced. A Tax Farmer, Sinner, Enemy of the Jews, unworthy person named Matthew. The Pharisees wanted nothing to do with him, but Jesus called him to obey. After reading this story, you might realize that sinner wrote the books you are reading.
"When you're waiting, you're not doing nothing. You're doing the most important something there is. You're allowing your soul to grow up. If you can't wait, you can't become what God created you to be." - Unknown