Throughout scripture we see God’s lordship revealed through his servants. He reveals himself as God, I Am, LORD (Yahweh, Jehovah), but there is a necessary acknowledgement from us, his creation, to reveal him as our Lord (Adonai). We reveal God as master when we say, “LORD (Jehovah), you are Lord (Adonai) in my life.” That’s the beginning of the relationship.
As a disciple that daily walks and talks with God, I understand the questions that God’s lordship raises. I understand why the subject is overgrown with arguments. They are valid inquiries into his nature. If God is all-knowing, all-present, all-seeing, why doesn’t he do _____?; why did he do ______?; what’s the point in even trying? I’ve asked God all those questions—sometimes nicely and at other times quite demanding if I’m honest. But for the next few weeks will you join me in setting aside the questions, the fears, the debates, and the unknowing? I believe that as we look to him, he will not only hear us but will address our concerens.
In this devotion we are looking at different natures, qualities of God. Although we are separating these qualities to study and explore them, it is crucial to remember that God is complete and undivided. Each aspect of God is always present and always at work. They cannot be separated from each other as he breathes, moves, and speaks.
This week is purposefully set aside to let the last 12 weeks digest, while considering how these three characteristics of God—Creator, Holy, and Love—work, interlock together. To help get you started, consider these questions: How does Creator God reveal his holy and loving nature? In what ways is love the driving force in creation? Why is holiness a crucial part of our redemption and discipleship?
Things you hear when a Dunkin’ Donuts associate says, “I’m sorry, we’ve discontinued our Chocolate Covered Cream-Filled donuts.” No we’re not kidding, and the Lemon-Filled and Cinnamon donuts have also been cut from the team.
In all areas of discipleship, we are on a journey. We are growing as disciples and learning to live as the overcomers we already are through the cross and resurrection of Jesus. Fear is one of those areas. If you are like me, we are fearless as disciples in many ways. But as new seasons and opportunities to grow in the Lord come, fear tags along.
But he had an encounter with Love Himself, and everything changed! The new man, Paul, was a walking advertisement for just how deep and wide Love is. When Paul writes, love keeps no record of wrong (NIV), he isn’t preaching from a lofty, disconnected pulpit. It’s his testimony.
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The ram God provided for Abraham to sacrifice on Mt. Moriah foretold love’s greatest moment. For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life (John 3:16). Generations passed between this shadow of love to come and its fruition—Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection. Meanwhile, since God is love (1 John 4:8, 16), he demonstrated through the ages its—his—expansive nature.
Recently during prayer for a worship night, I believe the Lord gave a neat picture for that evening. And though it was for that particular place, I believe it will encourage you too.
Here are five things I heard this week. What did you hear that keeps resounding?
In my mess, the brokenness You come along and take what’s left Form your deep,…
In keeping with the premise of this study, I decided to look at how love was first revealed in scripture. I was reminded of something truly wonderful. The first mention of love in the Bible occurs between God, Abraham, and Isaac. In this terrible yet beautiful, if I may, account of worship and faith, we see a foreshadowing of love’s pinnacle moment in history.
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