“Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD, and turn away from evil” (Proverbs 3:7). One of the greatest dangers in the Christian life is self-reliance. When we become wise in our own eyes, we stop seeking God’s wisdom, trusting God’s Word, and depending on God’s grace. Pride quietly places us at the … Continue reading Humility That Leads to Life
The Perfect Offering
God’s Holiness Leviticus 3 and 22:17–33 remind us that God is holy and worthy of our very best. Every sacrifice brought to him had to be without blemish. A blind, lame, or defective animal was unacceptable because it communicated a diminished view of God. The quality of the sacrifice reflected the worth of the One … Continue reading The Perfect Offering
Your Greatest Inheritance
“I am your portion and your inheritance among the people of Israel.” — Numbers 18:20 The Levites got no land. Every other tribe in Israel received territory — fields, vineyards, something to call their own. But God told Aaron and his sons: “I am your portion.” That’s a strange thing to say. No property. No … Continue reading Your Greatest Inheritance
All of You, All of Him: An Invitation to a Consecrated Life
My morning Bible reading took me through Numbers 8, where the Levites were consecrated to the Lord to serve. It got me thinking about what does it look like for a follower of Jesus to consecrate himself or herself to the Lord? It is a searching question — and an honest one. Not asked to … Continue reading All of You, All of Him: An Invitation to a Consecrated Life
Held by Hands That Have Never Dropped Anything
Hebrews 4:14-5:10 Jesus Christ is not merely a better version of Aaron. He is the priest every other priest was always reaching toward — the shadow finally giving way to the blazing reality it could never fully capture. Aaron needed a sacrifice for himself before he could offer one for the people. Think about that. … Continue reading Held by Hands That Have Never Dropped Anything
Out of the Depths, Into His Purposes
Exodus 35–36:7 | Psalm 130 | 2 Corinthians 5 There is a moment in Psalm 130 that most of us know by heart, even if we’ve never read the psalm. It is the moment you hit bottom. The moment when the weight of your failure, your grief, your inadequacy becomes too much to carry — … Continue reading Out of the Depths, Into His Purposes
Parenting by the Letter vs. Parenting by the Spirit
Some days, Christian parenting feels holy and beautiful. Other days, it feels like repeating yourself 40 times before breakfast, losing patience over small things, and ending the night wondering, “Am I doing any of this right?” In 2 Corinthians 3:6, Paul the Apostle writes, “the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.” Many parents know … Continue reading Parenting by the Letter vs. Parenting by the Spirit
Unveiled
“We all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another.”— 2 Corinthians 3:18 When Moses came down from the mountain, his face was radiant. He had been with God, and it showed. But the people were afraid, so he covered … Continue reading Unveiled
The Holy One Who Draws Near
Exodus 30 | 2 Corinthians 1:1–11 God is not safe to trifle with — and yet He loves to draw near to us. In Exodus 30, He fills pages with precise instructions: the incense altar, the anointing oil, the basin for cleansing. Every detail whispers the same truth — He is holy, and holiness costs … Continue reading The Holy One Who Draws Near
Invited Near
Exodus 24 I stand where I do not belong—and yet, I am invited. Amazed, I draw near.Not because I have earned a place,but because God, in mercy, has made one for me. Humbled, I remember who I am.Dust and weakness.Quick to promise, slow to follow through.In His holy presence, every illusion of strength fades. And … Continue reading Invited Near
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