Posts with the tag “grace”

When I think about this, I think about Joshua. For forty years, Joshua faithfully served Moses. Much of his preparation happened away from the spotlight. Then came the moment when God called him to lead Israel into the Promised Land. What strikes me is that God didn't begin by giving Joshua a strategy. He began with a promise: "I will be with you."  Read More

That’s what makes David such a striking example. David wasn’t a neat Bible hero. He committed adultery, lied, abused power, and arranged murder. Yet when confronted, he didn’t defend himself — he threw himself completely on God’s mercy. And God restored him. The point wasn’t that David was special. The point was that mercy is stronger than failure.  Read More