We must always keep in mind all legitimate authority is from God, and is given for protection, provision, and peace.
John BevereChristianity is not a sprint but an endurance run. Therefore it is not how we start the race that counts, but how we complete it. How we finish is determined by the choices we make, and those are often formed by patterns we develop along the way.
John BevereWe don't want to merely obey God: we need to catch His heart. It is then we will glimpse the wisdom behind His directives, and not just see them as laws.
John BevereThe man or woman who doesn't forgive has forgotten the price that Christ paid for them on the Cross.
John BevereGrace gives us the power to live, and mercy keeps us free from guilt, condemnation, and shame.
John BevereOften God will send us what we need in a package we don't want. Why? To let us know He's God and we cannot second-guess Him. We cannot search for answers merely with our heads; we must seek Him and His provision with our hearts. Scripture cannot be interpreted from our limited human mental understanding. There must be a breath of the Spirit of God. He alone gives wise counsel and correct application.
John Bevere