More often than not, when something looks like it's the absolute end, it is really the beginning.

When we have God in clear focus, His powerful presence eclipses our fear.

We want the safety of yesterday even though we know it's not where God would have us.

God often does His best work in us when He catches us by surprise and introduces a change that is completely against our own desire.

No one is immune to temptation. Not even a hero. Not even a nobody. Not even people like you and me. Lust is never very far away. And just when you least expect it, there it is again.

From the tiny birds of the air and from the fragile lilies of the field, we learn the same truth, which is so important for those who desire to live a life of simple faith: God takes care of His own. He knows our needs. He anticipates our crises. He is moved by our weaknesses. He stands ready to come to our rescue. And at just the right moment, He steps in and proves Himself as our faithful heavenly Father.

God presents the Sabbath rest as a shelter we can enter. (Hebrews 4:1-11)