Opposition – The Arnold Journey

Matthew 22:46 – Jeopardy

Matthew 22:46 No one could say a word in reply, and from that day on no one dared to ask him any more questions. Many people like to watch game shows. Some of the craziest come from Japan. Those contestants are willing to totally humiliate themselves trying to do the crazy stunts. They play theContinue reading “Matthew 22:46 – Jeopardy “

Mature – James 1:4

James 1:4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. We are a culture of quick results. We click and the order is on the way. We drive thru instead of sitting down to eat. We honk our horns when someone delays their start when the lightContinue reading “Mature – James 1:4”

Commended – Hebrews 11:39-40

Hebrews 11:39-40 These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised, 40 since God had planned something better for us so that only together with us would they be made perfect. The way God works in the world is sometimes at odds with how we think. Especially inContinue reading “Commended – Hebrews 11:39-40”

Buy A Sword – Luke 22:36

Luke 22:36He said to them, “But now if you have a purse, take it, and also a bag; and if you don’t have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one.” Various conditions in life require different responses from us. Just like on the TV show Jeopardy, there are always different questions to be asked.Continue reading “Buy A Sword – Luke 22:36”

Threats

Acts 4:29 Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness. Most people when they face opposition simply want the opposition to be removed. We all like to get our own way! We want our path in front of us in life to be smooth sailing. We don’tContinue reading “Threats”

Denied Passage – Opposition in the Making

Numbers 20:18 But Edom answered: “You may not pass through here; if you try, we will march out and attack you with the sword.” Opposition comes in many forms. Even when we do our best to not pick a fight, a fight can come. (Ask any married couple!) You can be sitting in yourContinue reading “Denied Passage – Opposition in the Making”

The Four’s

Psalm 4, 34, 64, 94, 124 Have you ever thought that the LORD was taking too long to answer a prayer? In Psalm 4 the writer struggles as he stands between not having an answer yet and his knowledge of God’s faithfulness to him in the past. It is difficult to be in that waitingContinue reading “The Four’s”