Another fantastic read Jacob. I was reminded of Paul and Silas in the Philippian jail (Acts 16,16-34). They had a choice to make after being beaten and thrown into prison. They chose to be like Him and they could not be restrained any longer. The joy unspeakable welled up into song and the presence of God showed up to break not only their bonds but their fellow inmates as well.
The jailer asked what must be do and their reply, "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household." Our response to adversity has a ripple effect on those around us. It can either leave them in bonds as we look only to our circumstances or we can rejoice, as you say, and allow the glory of God and the love of Christ to be revealed which sets the captive free - our witness. Only "believe". Praise God.
Aspiring to be like Him in all things.
Another fantastic read Jacob. I was reminded of Paul and Silas in the Philippian jail (Acts 16,16-34). They had a choice to make after being beaten and thrown into prison. They chose to be like Him and they could not be restrained any longer. The joy unspeakable welled up into song and the presence of God showed up to break not only their bonds but their fellow inmates as well.
The jailer asked what must be do and their reply, "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household." Our response to adversity has a ripple effect on those around us. It can either leave them in bonds as we look only to our circumstances or we can rejoice, as you say, and allow the glory of God and the love of Christ to be revealed which sets the captive free - our witness. Only "believe". Praise God.