From the blog this week: I Will Fear No Evil
Here’s a collection of links from around the web I thought were interesting, thought-provoking, or helpful. Check them out:
What is the Mark of the Beast?
“Such events do not mean God has abandoned or forgotten about them; the power of the beast does not suggest God’s sovereign rule over the world has been surrendered, for the beast exercises authority only by God’s will. Hence, believers are called upon to persevere and remain faithful to their Lord.”
The Patriotic Idolatry
“Patriotolatry is dangerous because it flies under the radar for so many American Christians. After all, it can feel dangerously like faithfulness. But when the church begins to wed itself to one particular nation-state, then it begins to prioritize and emphasize its nationality or patriotism as greater than God’s holiness and his global plan for the spread of the gospel.”
Some Trust in Numbers
“The Lord of the universe does not need large numbers to defeat large armies. He knows how to form a galaxy of stars from the offspring of one man (Genesis 15:5). He is able to grow a mustard seed into the largest of all trees (Matthew 13:31–32).”
The Friend We Need, and Need to Be
“But to have a friend, you must be a friend. There is someone right now who needs your encouragement—someone waiting on the edge of their world, heavy-hearted and wondering if they can make it through today.”
