God uses sorrowful tragedy to set the stage for surprising triumph-whether in this life or the life to come.
David PlattSatan's strategies to stop the church will ultimately serve to spread the church. And Satan's strategies to inflict earthly pain in your life will ultimately serve to increase eternal glory with your God; 'Light momentary affliction.'
David PlattOrphans are easier to ignore before you know their names; but once you know, everything changes.
David PlattEverything in all creation responds in obedience to the Creator... until we get to you and me. We have the audacity to look God in the face and say, "No."
David PlattIn a world where everything revolves around yourself-protec t yourself, promote yourself, comfort yourself, and take care of yourself-Jesus says, 'Crucify yourself. Put aside all self-preservati on in order to live for God's glorification, no matter what that means for you in the culture around you.'
David Platt