The Bible is the story of two gardens: Eden and Gethsemane. In the first, Adam took a fall. In the second, Jesus took a stand. In the first, God sought Adam. In the second, Jesus sought God. In Eden, Adam hid from God. In Gethsemane, Jesus emerged from the tomb. In Eden, Satan led Adam to a tree that led to his death. From Gethsemane, Jesus went to a tree that led to our life.
Max LucadoI think to trust in the sovereignty of God does not excuse my personal responsibility. Just the opposite - it equips me to be personally responsible.
Max LucadoJesus said, "My Father is the gardener...He trims and cleans every branch that produces fruit so that it will produce even more fruit".
Max LucadoI remember enjoying writing those, theres two clues of a gift: you enjoy doing it and people enjoy you doing it.
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