tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8400340423678181828.post7931003697870549494..comments2023-10-04T18:01:43.464-05:00Comments on Dads Teach the Bible: Purposely ScatteredMike Cunninghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05971102076711413290noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8400340423678181828.post-18546053454104251012015-11-06T10:07:32.190-06:002015-11-06T10:07:32.190-06:00A blessed truth, Mike, and too easily forgotten in...A blessed truth, Mike, and too easily forgotten in the fires of affliction. Since God controls all of history, and my life is a microcosm of history, He therefore controls ALL of my life as well.<br /><br />I was personally stunned recently while reviewing two passages from the life of the Apostle Paul, principles I have known in my head but have consistent difficulty applying very often in my life.<br /><br />In 2 Cor. 4 he lists the categories of afflictions he had already endured, sufferings and inconveniences I can only wonder at. And at the end, he calls them "momentary," and "light." Of course, these are relative terms. Compared to what, Paul.? Most days seem they are eternal all in themselves. In the darkness of the night my burden seems ready to, if not take my life, at least cripple me. He anticipated my question 2000 years ago; his answer? compared to the eternal glory beyond all other comparisons.<br /><br />2 Timothy 1:12 sounds the same theme. The key to Paul's powerful, triumphant life was seeing his life as God saw it. He walked by faith, not by sight.<br /><br />Everything in me, however, is oriented by sight. God is determined to teach me live by faith in His limitless processes. Just as Job discovered, God is bigger; He wins.. chuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04631165961382647198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8400340423678181828.post-23482075211077988892015-11-05T22:24:30.642-06:002015-11-05T22:24:30.642-06:00Very informative and enlightened share J Michael, ...Very informative and enlightened share J Michael, thanks for sharing. Many blessings to you always. Shira Garnetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07681318220071496302noreply@blogger.com