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Clearance

Before going into highly classified areas of our government or before having access to highly classified documents, we must pass governmental standards for clearance. Before entering secured areas of some business operations, we will need to pass their qualifications for access. Before standing before our holy God, we must pass His qualification, which is holiness.Continue reading “Clearance”

Plans Gone Awry

So many times, things do not turn out like I had planned. The timing was wrong, I forgot something important, or some other obstacle pops up that I cannot overcome. I may have had the best intentions, but lacked the ability to overcome the obstacles and follow through. Isaiah 14:24 says, “The LORD of hostsContinue reading “Plans Gone Awry”

Knowledge That Leads to Wisdom

We spend a lot of time trying to prove our worth. In this endeavor, we ignore advice and seek little instruction. It becomes important to us to demonstrate that we can do it on our own. At the same time, countless numbers of us also seek to become “influencers” by using social media to demonstrateContinue reading “Knowledge That Leads to Wisdom”

Is It Done Yet?

We have all started projects only to come across some obstacle that changes what we are trying to do or completely stops what we are trying to do. We know the beginning, but we can’t see the end. Our control over the project is limited by human understanding and outside influences. Isaiah 46:8-10 says, “RememberContinue reading “Is It Done Yet?”

Kinsmen Redeemer

In OId Testament times, someone called a kinsmen redeemer would pay a price or ransom to buy back or free someone from a debt, bondange, or obligation, thus restoring their rights and avenging their wrongs. Jesus redeems humanity from bondage to sin through His death on the cross, paying the ultimate ransom to secure spiritualContinue reading “Kinsmen Redeemer”

Promises, Promises

We rely on the promises of others. The doctor tells us that if we take this medicine or have this procedure done, we will feel better. The mechanic declares what the problem is with our car or appliance, and says if we undertake a certain repair, the problem will be resolved. The politician states whatContinue reading “Promises, Promises”