I have always loved this verse. It holds such promise, doesn’t it? As I delved into this passage in depth, I found some pretty cool truths. “I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord…” The Hebrew word for “know” is (yâdaʻ), and it means to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing). “To ascertain by seeing” strikes me. … Read More
I Have To Do It All
“For by the grace [of God] given to me I say to everyone of you NOT TO THINK MORE HIGHLY OF HIMSELF [and of his IMPORTANCE and ability] than he ought to think; but to think so as to have sound judgment, as God has apportioned to each a degree of faith [and a purpose designed for service].” (Emphasis, in … Read More
How God Works
So I was finishing up the last day of a week-long devotional plan on YouVersion called Confessing the Hebrew Scriptures. It was teaching about God as the Good Shepherd. Today, the Scripture was “He is My shepherd, and he shall fulfill all My purpose” while saying to Jerusalem, “You will be built” and to the Temple, “Your foundation will be … Read More