FROM THE KEYBOARD

God receives a broken heart, not a divided one. "The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, a broken and a contrite heart—These, O God, You will not despise" (Psalm 51:17).

Man, apart from Christ, falls apart. Man, who knows the missing part is Christ, is set apart. You see, the soul without Christ is empty while the other is full. "For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?" (Mark 8:36)

Providence is the intersection of the invisible hand of God with the visible plans of man. It's the place where even a dead end can be a God send. "There are many plans in a man’s heart, nevertheless the Lord’s counsel—that will stand" (Proverbs 19:21).

History not heeded is history repeated. You see, if our country does not learn from Ancient Israel's apostasy, then we will suffer the same destiny. Why? Because "God has never, in the history of mankind, allowed His name to go long offended." (David Wilkerson)

There is no greater preview of providence than Abraham and Issac. Issac said, "Where is the lamb?" Abraham said, "God will provide Himself the lamb." Himself! The brilliance of providence, how God did indeed provide Himself as the Lamb...

Sin may be pleasurable for a season, but it will eventually end in shame. And the Son is the only One who can put an end to shame. "[Moses] choose rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season..." (Hebrews 11:25)