When we make choices in our lives, we seldom think about the long term consequences of our choice. We normally ae only focused on the choices that we are making at the moment, and we forget that there is a ripple effect from any decision that we make. Some of those effects are minor, but they are still life altering. On the other hand, some choices are major and have set the stage of every historical happening. Galatians 4:4 says, “When the fullness of time had come, God sent forth His So, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption as sons.” God entered into history and history has been changed for all of eternity. In a similar manner we need to recognize that the decisions we make will impact us as we reach a fork in the road. The path we take is a divergent path that “alters” our “history.” For example, when Esau decided to sell his birthright to Jacob for a bowl of stew, it forever altered not only his destiny and the destiny of his genealogy, but the destiny of Jacob and … READ MORE

What can we expect when we choose to move toward God in quiet trust? There is a blessedness that attends the faithful follower of Christ that is delightful to behold. Choosing the alternative of sweet faith is always worth it in the end. Sweet faith trusts the providence of God. When we seek to find our refuge under the wings of God, we can be sure that He is working behind the scenes in ways that will astonish us. A significant part of God’s provision of God, found in the second chapter of Ruth, is through a man named Boaz (Ruth 2:3) His name is found 18 times in chapters 2-4. …… Interestingly, Ruth’s name is only found 12 times in the entire book. God brings a man into Ruth’s life who believes in the God of Israel the way she does and who is not afraid to say it right there in an open field to the people who work for him. As we move toward God and His people, He will bless us with the fellowship of people who love Him. God is more than able to meet our obedience and humility with abundant grace. God’s provisions are … READ MORE