God wants the world to see what God can do with his purchased possessions. So he prunes you.
Max LucadoWe might question God's actions, decisions, or declarations. But we can never, ever question his zany, stunning, unquenchable affection.
Max LucadoDoes God notice when I'm afraid? Note the resolve in the eyes of Jesus as he marches through the storm to rescue his friends.
Max LucadoGod wants us to know we are saved, for saved people are dangerous people, willing to face off with the world, unafraid of the consequences since they know that, whatever happens, they will have eternal life.
Max LucadoWhat you and I might rate as an absolute disaster, God may rate as a pimple-level problem that will pass. He views your life the way you view a movie after you've read the book. When something bad happens, you feel the air sucked out of the theater. Everyone else gasps at the crisis on the screen. Not you. Why? You've read the book. You know how the good guy gets out of the tight spot. God views your life with the same confidence. He's not only read your story...he wrote it.
Max Lucado