They say in the antique business, “If it isn’t Baroque, don’t fix it.” But God’s furnishings are unbreakable! Furniture throughout history has been both utilitarian and decorative, but the furniture in the temple wasn’t only useful and beautiful; it was also highly symbolic. We noted the change in size for the bronze altar, now matching […]
Let’s pray the psalmist’s request: “Open my eyes so that I may contemplate wondrous things from your instruction” (Ps 119:18, CSB). […]
Often we’re distracted from the little things by big things, only to find that the little things were the big things. “Moreover,” begins 2 Chronicles 4. Moreover what? The foundations were vital (2 Chron 3:3), as they are for us today (Eph 2:19-20). The gold-covered cedar walls were exquisite (2 Chron 3:5). Imagine even using golden nails (v […]
Don’t confuse me with a math geek. But even with my schoolhouse arithmetic, the numbers I hear on a regular basis don’t add up. Here’s a sobering number from the Economic Policy Institute. Globalizing our economy (shipping jobs overseas) has cost Americans plenty. Manufacturing jobs dropped by 5 million, and 70,000 factories have closed. We’ve […]
The scaffolding isn’t pretty, but God is working out everything for your good and His glory. Imagine three men looking at a building. When you’re introduced, in each case they say, “I built that building.” The first is the owner and architect, the second the construction superintendent, and the third is the project manager. Regarding […]
Read More… from October 17, 2024 — The Work How Great! The Plan How Wise!
The Lord living within makes our hearts a sanctuary of grace and our minds a repository of truth. As has been noted, the portrait of Solomon in 1 Chronicles 1 features first his worship (vv 1-6), then the question that resulted in the gift of his wisdom (vv 7-12), then the additional provision of his […]
There is inherent danger in this 3M which still brings men down today: maids, money, and might. How pleased the Lord was with Solomon’s reply! “Because this was in your heart,” said the Lord, “and you have not asked riches or wealth or honor or the life of your enemies, nor have you asked long life—but have asked […]
This shoe shiner knew how to clean shoes, but not souls! Thankfully, Jesus does. […]