As I read today's selection, I want to concentrate on the first and last paragraphs, which speak of the Master's silence. We are not to interpret God's seeming silence or distance as a lack of love toward us. It may be just the oppposite. It may be the Lord trusting us or not having to baby us all the time.
The last sentence says, "...praise Him, for every time He withdraws His gifts that you may better know and love the Giver." I think this is so true. There are so many aspects of sanctification that seem to be the opposite of how we typically think things work, but because God is omniscient, He can handle situations quite differently than we would. Praise be to Him for this!
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I came across you blog and really enjoy reading it. I've gone back and read most of them. I was just wondering if you mind me asking what religion you follow.
First let me start with
WHY THIS BLOG...
I am so glad that you have been enjoying reading our blog. We started this blog when a few of us began reading a book called Streams in the Desert. Even though we now live in different states, we have all attended the same church at some point in our lives. We decided to share our thoughts via this blog so we could glean MORE from each other's different experiences and understandings. The book focuses on praising God in the midst of suffering.
WHAT RELIGION ARE WE...
First, we are all Christians. Second, we are all Protestants.
Third, we are all Presbyterians (PCA, OPC)
I cant speak for everyone but I know that many of us were not raised as Presbyterians. Some were non-denominational (Calvary Chapel), episcopalian, baptist, etc. What we all share in common now is the pursuit of doctrine. Christian doctrine is a corporate expression of an authoritative interpretation of the faith as professed by a considerable body of church people. Peter teaches that we must be able to give a defense of our faith.(1Peter 3:15) In Acts, you read of the Bereans who studied the scriptures dilligently.(Acts 17:11) Doctrine is critical to understanding the Scripture. When Jesus was tempted in the desert, Satan used the twisting of the Scripture to a)mean what he wanted it to mean, and b)to use the scripture for harm. (Luke 4:1-13) This continues to happen throughout church history. The apostle Paul devoted his ministry to making certain that Christians understood right doctrine.
I am so glad that you asked!!!
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