Unseen Work
Jesus described God's kingdom using the most mundane imagery imaginable - yeast in dough, seeds in soil, coins lost and found. When his disciples expected political revolution and dramatic displays of power, he talked about farmers scattering seed (Mark 4:26-27). The kingdom grows, he said
Father, I didn't choose when or where I was born, but you did. You set me in this time, this place, these circumstances with purpose I don't fully understand. Sometimes I resent the limitations of my birth - wishing I had different opportunities, different family, different advantages. Som
You didn't choose when or where you were born. You didn't select your parents, your country, your historical moment, your native language, your skin color, or your economic circumstances. These fundamental realities that shape your entire existence were decided before you took your first b
I determined the exact times and places where you would live - not randomly, not accidentally, but purposefully. You're not here by chance. This moment, this location, this season of history - you're positioned exactly where I need you. Your life has meaning in my plan, right here, right n