The Promised Land was a tangible representation of God's ultimate desire for His people, but they failed to comprehend His gift for at least three reasons: It was unconditionally promised, it was outrageously generous, and it was absolutely free. None of those make sense in the world as we know it.
Charles R. SwindollTell yourself right now and throughout today, that it's okay to draw away from the maddening crowd. Jesus did; so can you.
Charles R. Swindoll10% of life is made up of what happens to you. 90% of life is decided by how you react.
Charles R. SwindollSo, you want to be like Christ? Me too. But that kind of godliness won't just happen by hanging around a church or thinking lofty thoughts three or four times a day or learning a few verses of Scripture. It will take more - much more. Disciplining ourselves will require the same kind of focused thinking and living that our Master modeled during His brief life on earth.
Charles R. Swindoll