MARCH 19, 2026

  “If man had his way, the plan of redemption would be an endless and bloody conflict. In reality, salvation was bought not by Jesus' fist, but by His nail-pierced hands; not by muscle but by love; not by vengeance but by forgiveness; not by force but by sacrifice. Jesus Christ our Lord surrendered in order that He might win; He destroyed His enemies by dying for them and conquered death by allowing death to conquer Him.” 

― A.W. Tozer, Preparing for Jesus' Return: Daily Live the Blessed Hope

DEUTERONOMY 33-34

29Blessed are you, Israel!

Who is like you,

a people saved by the Lord?

He is your shield and helper

and your glorious sword.

Your enemies will cower before you,

and you will tread on their heights.”(33:29)

LUKE 1:24-56

46And Mary said:

“My soul glorifies the Lord

47and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,

48for he has been mindful

of the humble state of his servant.

From now on all generations will call me blessed,

49for the Mighty One has done great things for me—

holy is his name.

50His mercy extends to those who fear him,

from generation to generation.

51He has performed mighty deeds with his arm;

he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts.

52He has brought down rulers from their thrones

but has lifted up the humble.

53He has filled the hungry with good things

but has sent the rich away empty.

54He has helped his servant Israel,

remembering to be merciful

55to Abraham and his descendants forever,

just as he promised our ancestors.”

JOURNAL 

Here we have the end of Moses' life and his final words, alongside the beginning of Jesus’ story. God is faithful and actively working in the lives of His people. Over the course of my 54 years, I have seen that work unfold in ways I could never have predicted. At times His ways have seemed harsh, distant, or even confusing. Yet the truth is they are far beyond my understanding, and the glimpses I do receive consistently reveal a depth of goodness and perfection that leaves me in awe.

To know that I can connect with God at any moment, that He promises never to leave or forsake me, and that He continually offers forgiveness despite my wandering is overwhelming. Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so. That simple truth is not childish. It is foundational. It fuels me and sustains me each day.

Life will always hold both good and hardship. That tension is part of living in a broken world. The challenge is not to eliminate adversity, but to keep it from becoming a distraction that pulls me away from the core truth of God’s love and from the purpose He has placed in front of me today. I am called to remain grounded, steady, and focused on what He is doing, not on what I fear or do not understand.

God is always present. He is always patient. He is always good. The story of the prodigal son reminds me that no matter how far I wander or how heavy life feels, He is not distant or indifferent. He is watching, waiting, and ready to run toward me with compassion. His love is pure, complete, and far greater than I can comprehend.

“But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him.

21“The son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’

22“But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. 23Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let’s have a feast and celebrate. 24For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ So they began to celebrate.

LUKE 15:21-24