Staring Into Space
When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them? — Psalm 8:3-4
When my gaze is far off, it could be that I am weary of all that's happening up close. But when I allow my bleary eyes to focus on what's 'way out there,' I am reminded again of God's greatness, goodness, and nearness. I am awed, settled, and refreshed.
Sowing Fake News
But I am afraid that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning, your minds may somehow be led astray from your sincere and pure devotion to Christ. ⏤ 2 Corinthians 11:3
Some other nations have an interest in manipulating the American public through social media. Often, they promote contradictory, false accounts to different groups, aiming to divide us. It works, just like when the devil sows lies and confusion to unsettle us and undermine our faith.
Give Us Barabbas!
They shouted back, “No, not him! Give us Barabbas!” Now Barabbas had taken part in an uprising. — John 18:40
Jesus Barabbas and Jesus of Nazareth were both disrupters. One by force, the other by love.
Jewish leaders gave up on love. Was it too slow and inefficient? Too impractical? Too unsatisfying? Or was it as disruptive to them as it was to the Romans?
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