Nuggets of Truth - June 10, 2009

Dear Friend,

It never ceases to amaze me, how God works on our behalf. Less than two weeks ago, I learned that my sister is full of a fast-growing cancer, and is not at all well. As always, such news has a profound effect on anyone close to the stricken one. I am no exception. Many thoughts and memories began to swi m around in my mind, and with the frail state of my body, my own health was eroded by this shock that was beyond my ability to control. But in my weakness, as always, God made His presence known. And, as He so often does, He gave me further revelation of truths in His word. The Life that flows when His Spirit is at work is a wonderful thing, and this article came forth as His presence filled me with much-needed strength, as well as peace and joy.

So often, the things of this life cause us to think of our mortality. This is something my husband and daughters wonder about, when they see the erosion of the flesh in my body, such as in this photo of my once-slim, healthy calf and ankle. My life is in the hands of the Giver of Life, and I am fully aware that I will not leave this earth one moment before He is finished with me here, which is something I remind my family.

Now let's get to nuggets the Lord showed to me. I pray you will be encouraged and blessed as we take a closer look at death and life.

Your servant in pursuit of truth,

Stella Paterson
ekklesia4him.net

Death and Life - A Closer Look

by Stella Paterson

No temptation [Greek 'adversity'] has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not permit you to be tempted [Greek: 'tested'] beyond what you are able, but with the temptation [adversity], He will also make the way out, so as for you to be able to bear it. 1 Corinthians 10:13 EMTV

There is no question that we are in a time of some of the greatest adversity ever experienced by we who live in the 'western' world. Such atrocities as those suffered by Christians in far-away lands seem to be creeping ever closer to our own doorsteps, as we see alarming measures being taken by the leaders of our once 'free' lands.

It is common to man (human) to deal with adversity; it is part of life on this earth. Why must the peoples of the earth deal with so much adversity? Where did it all begin; what is behind it all; where is it going, as it leaves its trail of destruction? And what is the answer? Again, I am thrilled to report, the Bible has the answer to every question regarding life and death. [to full article]

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