JUNE 22, 2016

“To believe in something, and not to live it, is dishonest.” 
― Mahatma Gandhi

ESTHER 4-6

Esther risks her position and her life...

15Then Esther sent this reply to Mordecai: 16“Go, gather together all the Jews who are in Susa, and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. I and my attendants will fast as you do. When this is done, I will go to the king, even though it is against the law. And if I perish, I perish.”

ACTS 5:17-42

A Pharisee speaks wisdom in the midst of Peter and the apostles being subject to death...

33When they heard this, they were furious and wanted to put them to death. 34But a Pharisee named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law, who was honored by all the people, stood up in the Sanhedrin and ordered that the men be put outside for a little while. 35Then he addressed the Sanhedrin: “Men of Israel, consider carefully what you intend to do to these men. 36Some time ago Theudas appeared, claiming to be somebody, and about four hundred men rallied to him. He was killed, all his followers were dispersed, and it all came to nothing. 37After him, Judas the Galilean appeared in the days of the census and led a band of people in revolt. He too was killed, and all his followers were scattered. 38Therefore, in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone! Let them go! For if their purpose or activity is of human origin, it will fail. 39But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these men; you will only find yourselves fighting against God.”

JOURNAL 

I can never know the future. I can never know how things are going to play out. All I can do is Love God and Love others.  This is the basis of the Bible. This is the basis of my faith. In doing this I will live out a life that honors God and grows his Kingdom. 

 20David also said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord God, my God, is with you.~ 1 CHRONICLES 28:20