Resistance Is Futile

Job 9:4 (NRSVue) - He is wise in heart and mighty in strength; who has resisted him and succeeded?One of my favorite recurring lines in television is: “Resistance is futile.”While entertaining on television, there is truth in the statement where God is concerned.Job understood this.Even as Job suffered, he understood the sovereign nature of the Lord.He understood that to resist the Lord is futile.Paul understood this as well.In his letter to the Romans, he discusses God’s wrath and God’s mercy.To resist God is futile.Romans 9:20 (NRSVue) - But who indeed are you, a human, to argue with God? Will...

Good Friday and a Good Place

Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NRSVue) - For everything there is a season and a time for every matter under heaven:As Good Friday approached, this verse occupied my thoughts.Events beyond my control sent my own personal journey down a long and difficult road.This personal journey began over two years ago.I had no idea how long it would last, but I was certain of one important thing,This journey was part of God’s plan for my life.I did not know how long the journey would be.I could not see the destination.I hand to remind myself that God’s hand was at work,I reminded myself that I did not journey alone.This...