• *SEED FOR LIFE*
    The seeds that fell among the thorns are those who hear, but as they go on their way, they are choked by the worries, riches, and pleasures of this life, and their fruit does not mature.
    • Luke 8:14

    Satan display the world with its most alluring, flattering charms to poor mortals, and as they gaze upon it, its glitter and tinsel eclipse the glory of heaven, and that life which is as enduring as the throne of God. A life of peace, happiness, joy unspeakable, which shall know nothing of sorrow, sadness, pain, nor death, is sacrificed for a short lifetime of sin.
    • Radiant Religion, p.234

    *• A Point To Ponder •*
    What if Satan cannot persuade me to abandon Christ, but can persuade me to become so absorbed in the things of this life that I have little time, desire, or attention left for Him?
    _(FrontierOfHopeMinistry)_
    *SEED FOR LIFE* The seeds that fell among the thorns are those who hear, but as they go on their way, they are choked by the worries, riches, and pleasures of this life, and their fruit does not mature. • Luke 8:14 Satan display the world with its most alluring, flattering charms to poor mortals, and as they gaze upon it, its glitter and tinsel eclipse the glory of heaven, and that life which is as enduring as the throne of God. A life of peace, happiness, joy unspeakable, which shall know nothing of sorrow, sadness, pain, nor death, is sacrificed for a short lifetime of sin. • Radiant Religion, p.234 *• A Point To Ponder •* What if Satan cannot persuade me to abandon Christ, but can persuade me to become so absorbed in the things of this life that I have little time, desire, or attention left for Him? _(FrontierOfHopeMinistry)_
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  • I've been following Abraham for awhile and have found his book on Daniel's 70 day prophesy to be quite informational; specifically in the realms of Chronos time. This interview about how God uses solar eclipses and patterns is fascinating. #eclipse
    I've been following Abraham for awhile and have found his book on Daniel's 70 day prophesy to be quite informational; specifically in the realms of Chronos time. This interview about how God uses solar eclipses and patterns is fascinating. #eclipse
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    Solar eclipse live: Millions in UK and Europe watch once-in-a-generation event
    Most of the UK will be able to watch as more than 90% of the Sun gets blocked by the Moon at its peak, while a rare total eclipse reaches totality in Iceland.
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  • **For three hours... the land grew dark.**

    Not at sunrise.

    Not at sunset.

    At **noon**.

    All three Synoptic Gospels record the same remarkable event:

    > **"Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour."** — *Matthew 27:45 (KJV)*

    From **12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.**, darkness covered the land during the crucifixion of Jesus.

    Some have suggested this was simply a **solar eclipse**.

    But that explanation faces a significant problem.

    A total solar eclipse lasts only a few minutes at any one location—not three hours.

    There's another difficulty.

    The crucifixion took place during **Passover**, which occurs at the time of a **full moon**.

    A solar eclipse, however, can occur only during a **new moon**, when the moon passes between the earth and the sun.

    Astronomically, a normal solar eclipse cannot occur during Passover.

    So what caused the darkness?

    The Bible does not explain the physical mechanism.

    Some scholars have suggested unusually dense storm clouds or other natural phenomena.

    Others understand the darkness as a miraculous act of God, symbolizing divine judgment and the weight of the moment when Christ bore the sins of the world.

    Interestingly, a few ancient writers outside the New Testament—including **Phlegon of Tralles**, whose work survives only through later quotations—refer to an unusual darkness and earthquake during the reign of Emperor Tiberius. Historians continue to debate whether these references describe the crucifixion or a different event.

    Whatever one's conclusion, the Gospel writers present the darkness as no ordinary occurrence.

    Creation itself seemed to bear witness as the Son of God gave His life.

    > **"Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour."** — *Matthew 27:45 (KJV)*

    The darkness at Calvary reminds us that the cross was not just another execution—it was the pivotal moment in God's plan of redemption. What do you think the three hours of darkness signify? Share your thoughts below, and pass this along to someone who enjoys studying the deeper details of Scripture.

    #BibleStudy #TheCross #Crucifixion #Matthew27 #JesusChrist #Resurrection #ChristianFaith #KJV #BibleTruth #Gospel
    **For three hours... the land grew dark.** Not at sunrise. Not at sunset. At **noon**. All three Synoptic Gospels record the same remarkable event: > **"Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour."** — *Matthew 27:45 (KJV)* From **12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.**, darkness covered the land during the crucifixion of Jesus. Some have suggested this was simply a **solar eclipse**. But that explanation faces a significant problem. A total solar eclipse lasts only a few minutes at any one location—not three hours. There's another difficulty. The crucifixion took place during **Passover**, which occurs at the time of a **full moon**. A solar eclipse, however, can occur only during a **new moon**, when the moon passes between the earth and the sun. Astronomically, a normal solar eclipse cannot occur during Passover. So what caused the darkness? The Bible does not explain the physical mechanism. Some scholars have suggested unusually dense storm clouds or other natural phenomena. Others understand the darkness as a miraculous act of God, symbolizing divine judgment and the weight of the moment when Christ bore the sins of the world. Interestingly, a few ancient writers outside the New Testament—including **Phlegon of Tralles**, whose work survives only through later quotations—refer to an unusual darkness and earthquake during the reign of Emperor Tiberius. Historians continue to debate whether these references describe the crucifixion or a different event. Whatever one's conclusion, the Gospel writers present the darkness as no ordinary occurrence. Creation itself seemed to bear witness as the Son of God gave His life. > **"Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour."** — *Matthew 27:45 (KJV)* 💬 The darkness at Calvary reminds us that the cross was not just another execution—it was the pivotal moment in God's plan of redemption. What do you think the three hours of darkness signify? Share your thoughts below, and pass this along to someone who enjoys studying the deeper details of Scripture. #BibleStudy #TheCross #Crucifixion #Matthew27 #JesusChrist #Resurrection #ChristianFaith #KJV #BibleTruth #Gospel
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  • **For three hours... the land grew dark.**

    Not at sunrise.

    Not at sunset.

    At **noon**.

    All three Synoptic Gospels record the same remarkable event:

    > **"Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour."** — *Matthew 27:45 (KJV)*

    From **12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.**, darkness covered the land during the crucifixion of Jesus.

    Some have suggested this was simply a **solar eclipse**.

    But that explanation faces a significant problem.

    A total solar eclipse lasts only a few minutes at any one location—not three hours.

    There's another difficulty.

    The crucifixion took place during **Passover**, which occurs at the time of a **full moon**.

    A solar eclipse, however, can occur only during a **new moon**, when the moon passes between the earth and the sun.

    Astronomically, a normal solar eclipse cannot occur during Passover.

    So what caused the darkness?

    The Bible does not explain the physical mechanism.

    Some scholars have suggested unusually dense storm clouds or other natural phenomena.

    Others understand the darkness as a miraculous act of God, symbolizing divine judgment and the weight of the moment when Christ bore the sins of the world.

    Interestingly, a few ancient writers outside the New Testament—including **Phlegon of Tralles**, whose work survives only through later quotations—refer to an unusual darkness and earthquake during the reign of Emperor Tiberius. Historians continue to debate whether these references describe the crucifixion or a different event.

    Whatever one's conclusion, the Gospel writers present the darkness as no ordinary occurrence.

    Creation itself seemed to bear witness as the Son of God gave His life.

    > **"Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour."** — *Matthew 27:45 (KJV)*

    The darkness at Calvary reminds us that the cross was not just another execution—it was the pivotal moment in God's plan of redemption. What do you think the three hours of darkness signify? Share your thoughts below, and pass this along to someone who enjoys studying the deeper details of Scripture.

    #BibleStudy #TheCross #Crucifixion #Matthew27 #JesusChrist #Resurrection #ChristianFaith #KJV #BibleTruth #Gospel
    **For three hours... the land grew dark.** Not at sunrise. Not at sunset. At **noon**. All three Synoptic Gospels record the same remarkable event: > **"Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour."** — *Matthew 27:45 (KJV)* From **12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.**, darkness covered the land during the crucifixion of Jesus. Some have suggested this was simply a **solar eclipse**. But that explanation faces a significant problem. A total solar eclipse lasts only a few minutes at any one location—not three hours. There's another difficulty. The crucifixion took place during **Passover**, which occurs at the time of a **full moon**. A solar eclipse, however, can occur only during a **new moon**, when the moon passes between the earth and the sun. Astronomically, a normal solar eclipse cannot occur during Passover. So what caused the darkness? The Bible does not explain the physical mechanism. Some scholars have suggested unusually dense storm clouds or other natural phenomena. Others understand the darkness as a miraculous act of God, symbolizing divine judgment and the weight of the moment when Christ bore the sins of the world. Interestingly, a few ancient writers outside the New Testament—including **Phlegon of Tralles**, whose work survives only through later quotations—refer to an unusual darkness and earthquake during the reign of Emperor Tiberius. Historians continue to debate whether these references describe the crucifixion or a different event. Whatever one's conclusion, the Gospel writers present the darkness as no ordinary occurrence. Creation itself seemed to bear witness as the Son of God gave His life. > **"Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour."** — *Matthew 27:45 (KJV)* 💬 The darkness at Calvary reminds us that the cross was not just another execution—it was the pivotal moment in God's plan of redemption. What do you think the three hours of darkness signify? Share your thoughts below, and pass this along to someone who enjoys studying the deeper details of Scripture. #BibleStudy #TheCross #Crucifixion #Matthew27 #JesusChrist #Resurrection #ChristianFaith #KJV #BibleTruth #Gospel
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  • THE CALVARY MINISTRY ONLINE

    The Gospel From Calvary

    TUESDAY 21ST JULY, 2026

    THE DEATH THAT GIVES LIFE

    ```TEXT: MATTHEW 27:45-54```

    ```KEY VERSE:``` "Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost" (MATTHEW 27:50).

    Matthew 27 brings us to Calvary itself. No more parables, no more mountains. The King stands before Pilate, Barabbas goes free, and Jesus is led to Golgotha. From the sixth to the ninth hour, darkness covered the land. Then came the cry that shook eternity: “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” He who knew only fellowship now knew forsakenness — for you. At the ninth hour, He yielded up His ghost. Not taken, yielded.

    Three truths from Calvary’s hill: One, darkness fell because Light was judged. “Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land.” From noon to 3pm, God turned off the sun. It was not an eclipse. It was the Father hiding His face while the Son became sin. The darkness you deserved fell on Him. Two, the veil tore because access was opened. “And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom.” Man tears from bottom to top, but God tore from top to bottom. The way into God’s presence, closed for 1500 years, was opened by one death. Three, He yielded His life willingly. “Yielded up the ghost.” No man took His life. He gave it. He died as a King dismissing His spirit. And when He died, the earth quaked, graves opened, and a Roman centurion confessed, “Truly this was the Son of God.”

    What does His death mean to you today? Have you remained on the outside of the torn veil, or have you entered in? Barabbas walked free because Jesus took his cross. That Barabbas is you. Come today — the darkness is past, the veil is torn, the price is paid.

    ✍🏽```THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:``` He was forsaken so you could be accepted; He died so you could live.

    ```THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:``` PSALMS 25-27
    THE CALVARY MINISTRY ONLINE The Gospel From Calvary TUESDAY 21ST JULY, 2026 THE DEATH THAT GIVES LIFE ✝️📖💔 📜```TEXT: MATTHEW 27:45-54```📜 🔑📖```KEY VERSE:``` "Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost" (MATTHEW 27:50). Matthew 27 brings us to Calvary itself. No more parables, no more mountains. The King stands before Pilate, Barabbas goes free, and Jesus is led to Golgotha. From the sixth to the ninth hour, darkness covered the land. Then came the cry that shook eternity: “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” He who knew only fellowship now knew forsakenness — for you. At the ninth hour, He yielded up His ghost. Not taken, yielded. Three truths from Calvary’s hill: One, darkness fell because Light was judged. “Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land.” From noon to 3pm, God turned off the sun. It was not an eclipse. It was the Father hiding His face while the Son became sin. The darkness you deserved fell on Him. Two, the veil tore because access was opened. “And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom.” Man tears from bottom to top, but God tore from top to bottom. The way into God’s presence, closed for 1500 years, was opened by one death. Three, He yielded His life willingly. “Yielded up the ghost.” No man took His life. He gave it. He died as a King dismissing His spirit. And when He died, the earth quaked, graves opened, and a Roman centurion confessed, “Truly this was the Son of God.” What does His death mean to you today? Have you remained on the outside of the torn veil, or have you entered in? Barabbas walked free because Jesus took his cross. That Barabbas is you. Come today — the darkness is past, the veil is torn, the price is paid. ✍🏽```THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:``` He was forsaken so you could be accepted; He died so you could live. 📜```THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:``` PSALMS 25-27
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  • THE CALVARY MINISTRY ONLINE

    The Gospel From Calvary

    TUESDAY 21ST JULY, 2026

    THE DEATH THAT GIVES LIFE

    ```TEXT: MATTHEW 27:45-54```

    ```KEY VERSE:``` "Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost" (MATTHEW 27:50).

    Matthew 27 brings us to Calvary itself. No more parables, no more mountains. The King stands before Pilate, Barabbas goes free, and Jesus is led to Golgotha. From the sixth to the ninth hour, darkness covered the land. Then came the cry that shook eternity: “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” He who knew only fellowship now knew forsakenness — for you. At the ninth hour, He yielded up His ghost. Not taken, yielded.

    Three truths from Calvary’s hill: One, darkness fell because Light was judged. “Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land.” From noon to 3pm, God turned off the sun. It was not an eclipse. It was the Father hiding His face while the Son became sin. The darkness you deserved fell on Him. Two, the veil tore because access was opened. “And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom.” Man tears from bottom to top, but God tore from top to bottom. The way into God’s presence, closed for 1500 years, was opened by one death. Three, He yielded His life willingly. “Yielded up the ghost.” No man took His life. He gave it. He died as a King dismissing His spirit. And when He died, the earth quaked, graves opened, and a Roman centurion confessed, “Truly this was the Son of God.”

    What does His death mean to you today? Have you remained on the outside of the torn veil, or have you entered in? Barabbas walked free because Jesus took his cross. That Barabbas is you. Come today — the darkness is past, the veil is torn, the price is paid.

    ✍🏽```THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:``` He was forsaken so you could be accepted; He died so you could live.

    ```THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:``` PSALMS 25-27
    THE CALVARY MINISTRY ONLINE The Gospel From Calvary TUESDAY 21ST JULY, 2026 THE DEATH THAT GIVES LIFE ✝️📖💔 📜```TEXT: MATTHEW 27:45-54```📜 🔑📖```KEY VERSE:``` "Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost" (MATTHEW 27:50). Matthew 27 brings us to Calvary itself. No more parables, no more mountains. The King stands before Pilate, Barabbas goes free, and Jesus is led to Golgotha. From the sixth to the ninth hour, darkness covered the land. Then came the cry that shook eternity: “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” He who knew only fellowship now knew forsakenness — for you. At the ninth hour, He yielded up His ghost. Not taken, yielded. Three truths from Calvary’s hill: One, darkness fell because Light was judged. “Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land.” From noon to 3pm, God turned off the sun. It was not an eclipse. It was the Father hiding His face while the Son became sin. The darkness you deserved fell on Him. Two, the veil tore because access was opened. “And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom.” Man tears from bottom to top, but God tore from top to bottom. The way into God’s presence, closed for 1500 years, was opened by one death. Three, He yielded His life willingly. “Yielded up the ghost.” No man took His life. He gave it. He died as a King dismissing His spirit. And when He died, the earth quaked, graves opened, and a Roman centurion confessed, “Truly this was the Son of God.” What does His death mean to you today? Have you remained on the outside of the torn veil, or have you entered in? Barabbas walked free because Jesus took his cross. That Barabbas is you. Come today — the darkness is past, the veil is torn, the price is paid. ✍🏽```THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:``` He was forsaken so you could be accepted; He died so you could live. 📜```THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:``` PSALMS 25-27
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  • Now from the sixth hour until the ninth hour there was darkness over all the land. And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?” that is, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?”

    Matthew 27:45–46 ɴᴋᴊᴠ

    That day, the Lord had been mistreated, mocked, ridiculed, and blasphemed. All of Satan’s instruments were mobilized against Him, challenging Him to show His power and come down from the cross, but He remained silent. Yet He made intercession for His guilty people and comforted the criminal beside Him—saving him by grace at this late moment—and cared for His mother.

    But now an unusual darkness came over the land and over the Roman Empire. This was not an eclipse or some natural phenomenon, but God’s sovereign intervention. The darkness emphasized that God had forsaken this perfect Man—the Righteous One—who suffered for us, the unjust. God turned His face from the One who had always honored and served Him: unfathomable mystery! The obedient and dependent Man was forsaken of God whom He had always honored. Yet the eternal Father was with the eternal Son. During those dark hours, the Lord Jesus bore the sins of all those who would believe in Him, paying their penalty. This One, who knew no sin, was made sin—the perfect sin-offering—in order to bring us to God. There, God was glorified! Christ always glorified God: at His birth, in His private life, in His public ministry, and now as the perfect Sacrifice. The unusual darkness indicated creation’s respect and awe in this solemn hour; the angels must have covered their faces. We will never be able to grasp this darkness, so horrible to our Lord. It seemed unjust, but it was needed for us that, in Him, we would become God’s righteousness.

    Alfred E. Bouter


    Holy Savior, we remember
    Bitter was Thy cry,When, for sin by God forsaken,
    Wrath was nigh.


    W. J. Hocking


    https://gbv-online.org/calendar/773/date/2026-06-28
    Now from the sixth hour until the ninth hour there was darkness over all the land. And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?” that is, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” Matthew 27:45–46 ɴᴋᴊᴠ That day, the Lord had been mistreated, mocked, ridiculed, and blasphemed. All of Satan’s instruments were mobilized against Him, challenging Him to show His power and come down from the cross, but He remained silent. Yet He made intercession for His guilty people and comforted the criminal beside Him—saving him by grace at this late moment—and cared for His mother. But now an unusual darkness came over the land and over the Roman Empire. This was not an eclipse or some natural phenomenon, but God’s sovereign intervention. The darkness emphasized that God had forsaken this perfect Man—the Righteous One—who suffered for us, the unjust. God turned His face from the One who had always honored and served Him: unfathomable mystery! The obedient and dependent Man was forsaken of God whom He had always honored. Yet the eternal Father was with the eternal Son. During those dark hours, the Lord Jesus bore the sins of all those who would believe in Him, paying their penalty. This One, who knew no sin, was made sin—the perfect sin-offering—in order to bring us to God. There, God was glorified! Christ always glorified God: at His birth, in His private life, in His public ministry, and now as the perfect Sacrifice. The unusual darkness indicated creation’s respect and awe in this solemn hour; the angels must have covered their faces. We will never be able to grasp this darkness, so horrible to our Lord. It seemed unjust, but it was needed for us that, in Him, we would become God’s righteousness. Alfred E. Bouter Holy Savior, we remember Bitter was Thy cry,When, for sin by God forsaken, Wrath was nigh. W. J. Hocking https://gbv-online.org/calendar/773/date/2026-06-28
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  • Let's talk about it.
    "THE WHITE LIE CLAIMS" , ARE ANSWERED BY THE BIBLE, HISTORY, AND FAIR EVIDENCE.

    Different Accusers. Different Claims. One Standard: Test All Things by the Word.

    The accusations are loud:

    “Ellen White copied.”
    “Her health message was borrowed.”
    “Her sanctuary teaching collapsed.”
    “Her writings were edited.”
    “Adventists worship Ellen White.”

    But loud accusations are not proof.
    A critic is not automatically correct.
    A parallel is not automatically plagiarism.
    A question is not automatically a refutation.
    A shocking claim is not the same as truth.

    “Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.”
    — 1 Thessalonians 5:21 KJV

    “To the law and to the testimony…”
    — Isaiah 8:20 KJV

    So let every claim be tested—not by emotion, not by prejudice, not by YouTube clips, not by rumors, but by Bible truth, fair history, honest evidence, and righteous judgment.
    ---

    1. THE ACCUSATION: “ADVENTISTS ARE BAPTIZED INTO ELLEN WHITE.”

    Some claim Adventists place Ellen White above Christ and secretly make baptism allegiance to her.

    THE DEFENSE: BAPTISM IS INTO GOD—NOT INTO A HUMAN MESSENGER.

    “Baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.”
    — Matthew 28:19 KJV

    Let it be clear:

    We do not worship Ellen White.
    We do not pray to Ellen White.
    We do not baptize into Ellen White.
    We do not place her above Scripture.
    Christ alone is Lord.
    The Bible is the final test.

    “The Holy Scriptures are to be accepted as an authoritative, infallible revelation of His will.”
    — The Great Controversy, Introduction

    THE MESSENGER IS NOT THE SAVIOUR. THE MESSAGE MUST ALWAYS BOW TO THE WORD.

    2. THE ACCUSATION: “THE GREAT CONTROVERSY WAS COPIED FROM PARADISE LOST.”

    Some claim the Great Controversy theme came from John Milton’s Paradise Lost.

    THE DEFENSE: THE GREAT CONTROVERSY THEME DID NOT BEGIN WITH MILTON—IT BEGAN IN SCRIPTURE.

    Paradise Lost was written by John Milton, first published in 1667.
    But the war between Christ and Satan is not Milton’s invention.

    Revelation 12:7 — war in heaven
    Isaiah 14:12–14 — Lucifer’s fall
    Ezekiel 28:12–17 — pride and corruption
    Genesis 3:15 — conflict between the serpent and the seed
    Romans 16:20 — Satan finally crushed

    Milton wrote poetry from Bible themes.
    Ellen White wrote prophetic-historical application from Bible themes.

    THE GREAT CONTROVERSY BELONGS TO SCRIPTURE—NOT TO MILTON, NOT TO WHITE, BUT TO GOD.

    To say Ellen White stole the conflict theme from Milton is like saying every preacher who preaches Calvary stole from another preacher.

    THE CROSS BELONGS TO GOD. THE CONFLICT BELONGS TO THE BIBLE. THE VICTORY BELONGS TO CHRIST.

    3. WALTER REA’S ACCUSATION: “ELLEN WHITE PLAGIARIZED.”

    Walter Rea, in The White Lie, accused Ellen White of extensive literary borrowing and plagiarism.

    THE DEFENSE: USING SOURCES IS NOT AUTOMATICALLY STEALING.

    Yes, Ellen White used historical and literary sources, especially in historical books such as The Great Controversy.

    But using sources does not automatically prove fraud.
    Using historical records does not cancel inspiration.
    A parallel is not automatically plagiarism.

    The Bible itself shows inspired writers using sources:

    Luke investigated and arranged existing records.
    — Luke 1:1–4

    Paul quoted pagan poets while preaching truth.
    — Acts 17:28

    Chronicles referred to earlier historical records.
    — 1 Chronicles 29:29

    Jude quoted known material outside the Old Testament.
    — Jude 14–15

    Were Luke and Paul uninspired because they used sources?
    No.

    Were Chronicles and Jude false because they used known material?
    No.

    Copyright attorney Vincent L. Ramik examined the issue and concluded:

    “Ellen G. White was not a plagiarist and her works did not constitute copyright infringement/piracy.”

    This does not mean she never used sources.
    It means the accusation “she stole and deceived the church” is not as simple or fair as critics often present it.

    LITERARY BORROWING IS A FACT. FRAUD IS AN ACCUSATION. THE TWO ARE NOT THE SAME.

    “Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.”
    — John 7:24 KJV

    4. RONALD NUMBERS’ ACCUSATION: “THE HEALTH MESSAGE WAS BORROWED.”

    Ronald L. Numbers argued that Ellen White’s health message reflected 19th-century health reform ideas.

    THE DEFENSE: TRUTH IS NOT FALSE BECAUSE SOMEONE ELSE SAW PART OF IT FIRST.

    Yes, health reform was already being discussed.
    Names such as Sylvester Graham, James C. Jackson, and other reformers are often mentioned.

    But that does not make the message false.

    A compass is not fake because others discovered north.
    A warning is not false because others smelled smoke.
    A cure is not fake because doctors studied disease before.

    The Bible already taught health stewardship:

    “Your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost…”
    — 1 Corinthians 6:19 KJV

    “Whether therefore ye eat, or drink… do all to the glory of God.”
    — 1 Corinthians 10:31 KJV

    Ellen White’s health message was not merely food advice.
    It was spiritual discipline:

    temperance
    self-control
    purity
    clear minds
    stronger bodies
    useful service
    readiness for God’s work

    And when some critics claim she copied from John Harvey Kellogg, the timeline itself weakens the charge.

    Kellogg was born in 1852.
    Ellen White’s major health reform vision came in 1863.
    Kellogg was about 11 years old.

    THE TIMELINE ITSELF REBUKES THAT ACCUSATION.

    The question is not whether others had fragments.
    The question is whether God used the message to reform lives.

    5. DESMOND FORD’S ACCUSATION: “DANIEL 8:14 AND THE SANCTUARY DOCTRINE ARE WRONG.”

    Desmond Ford challenged the Adventist understanding of Daniel 8:14, the sanctuary, and the investigative judgment, especially around the 1980 Glacier View controversy.

    THE DEFENSE: A SCHOLAR’S CHALLENGE IS NOT AUTOMATICALLY BIBLE TRUTH.

    This issue is not plagiarism.
    It is a separate theological debate.

    Do not throw every accusation into one emotional basket.

    Plagiarism claims are one issue.
    Health reform claims are another issue.
    Paradise Lost claims are another issue.
    Baptismal vow claims are another issue.
    Daniel 8:14 and the sanctuary doctrine are another issue.

    Each must be tested separately.

    “Unto two thousand and three hundred days; then shall the sanctuary be cleansed.”
    — Daniel 8:14 KJV

    A question is not the same as a refutation.
    A debate is not automatically defeat.
    A critic’s confidence is not the same as biblical proof.

    The sanctuary truth must be studied from Scripture:

    Daniel
    Hebrews
    Revelation
    the Day of Atonement
    Christ’s priestly ministry
    judgment
    cleansing of the sanctuary

    DO NOT DISMISS A BIBLE DOCTRINE BECAUSE ONE SCHOLAR CHALLENGED IT. STUDY IT. TEST IT. PROVE IT BY THE WORD.

    6. THE ACCUSATION: “HER WRITINGS WERE EDITED, SO THEY CANNOT BE INSPIRED.”

    Some say editing proves Ellen White’s writings were not inspired.

    THE DEFENSE: EDITING DOES NOT DESTROY INSPIRATION.

    If editing proved a message was uninspired, then parts of Scripture itself would be questioned.

    The Bible shows inspired writings being written, copied, arranged, preserved, and even rewritten.

    “Then took Jeremiah another roll… who wrote therein… all the words of the book…”
    — Jeremiah 36:32 KJV

    Jeremiah’s scroll was rewritten after being destroyed.
    Luke arranged testimony.
    Chronicles used records.
    Psalms were collected.
    Proverbs were gathered.

    Yet we still recognize Scripture as inspired.

    Editing grammar, improving clarity, arranging material, preparing manuscripts, or correcting expression does not automatically prove fraud.

    A SWORD MAY BE POLISHED WITHOUT CHANGING THE METAL.

    A MESSAGE MAY BE EDITED FOR CLARITY WITHOUT LOSING DIVINE PURPOSE.

    The real issue is not whether human hands helped prepare the writings.

    The real issue is:

    Did the message remain faithful to Scripture?
    Did it exalt Christ?
    Did it rebuke sin?
    Did it lead to holiness, obedience, and preparation for Jesus?

    If yes, then editing is not proof against inspiration.
    It only proves that God uses human instruments.

    7. THE ACCUSATION: “IF GOD INSPIRED HER, WHY USE WORDS FROM OTHER CHRISTIANS?”

    Some think inspiration means every word must be mechanically dictated from heaven.

    THE DEFENSE: INSPIRATION IS NOT MECHANICAL DICTATION.

    God does not need to erase a messenger’s reading, vocabulary, memory, or research to inspire a message.

    The pen is human.
    The burden is divine.
    The language may be gathered.
    The message must be tested.

    The Bible test is not whether every word is mechanically dictated.

    The Bible test is:

    Does it agree with Scripture?
    Does it exalt Christ?
    Does it rebuke sin?
    Does it produce holy fruit?
    Does it lead souls to God?

    Ellen White called her writings a “lesser light” to lead people to the “greater light.”

    That is not replacing Scripture.
    That is pointing people back to Scripture.

    THE GREATER LIGHT IS THE BIBLE.

    THE LESSER LIGHT MUST NEVER ECLIPSE IT. BUT IF GOD SENDS LIGHT, WE MUST NOT DESPISE IT.

    8. THE ACCUSATION: “HER WRITINGS ADD TO THE BIBLE.”

    Some say accepting the prophetic gift means adding another Bible.

    THE DEFENSE: THE PROPHETIC GIFT DOES NOT REPLACE SCRIPTURE—IT MUST BE TESTED BY SCRIPTURE.

    The Bible never teaches that the Holy Spirit would stop guiding through the gift of prophecy after the apostles.

    “Despise not prophesyings. Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.”
    — 1 Thessalonians 5:20–21 KJV

    “Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy…”
    — Acts 2:17 KJV

    “The testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.”
    — Revelation 19:10 KJV

    The Bible position is balanced:

    Do not worship claims.
    Do not despise prophecy.
    Prove all things.
    Hold fast what is good.

    False prophets exist.
    But false prophets do not cancel the true gift.

    COUNTERFEIT MONEY DOES NOT PROVE REAL MONEY DOES NOT EXIST.

    IT PROVES THE REAL IS VALUABLE ENOUGH TO COUNTERFEIT.

    9. THE ACCUSATION: “HER FRUIT WAS BAD.”

    Jesus gave a test:

    “By their fruits ye shall know them.”
    — Matthew 7:20 KJV

    THE DEFENSE: LOOK HONESTLY AT THE FRUIT.

    What fruit came through Ellen White’s ministry?

    Christ exalted
    Scripture upheld
    prayer encouraged
    repentance urged
    holiness taught
    commandments of God defended
    faith of Jesus lifted
    health reform advanced
    temperance promoted
    education strengthened
    publishing expanded
    medical mission encouraged
    global evangelism propelled
    preparation for Christ’s coming emphasized

    Have Adventists always lived up to this light? No.

    But the failure of people to live the message does not disprove the message.

    DO NOT JUDGE THE SUN BY THE BLINDNESS OF THOSE WHO REFUSE TO WALK IN THE LIGHT.

    Beloved, do not be afraid to investigate.

    But investigate with a humble heart.

    Do not accept Ellen White blindly.
    But do not reject her carelessly.

    Do not worship the messenger.
    But do not despise the message.

    Do not build faith on human beings.
    But do not build unbelief on accusations.

    Yes, Ellen White used sources.
    No, that does not automatically make her a thief.

    Yes, critics found parallels.
    No, that does not automatically overthrow inspiration.

    Yes, health reform existed in her time.
    No, that does not make the message false.

    Yes, her writings were edited.
    No, editing does not destroy divine guidance.

    Yes, theological debates exist.
    No, critics are correct merely because they are loud.

    THE BIBLE IS THE STANDARD. CHRIST IS THE CENTER. TRUTH IS THE TEST. FRUIT MUST BE EXAMINED. ACCUSATIONS MUST BE PROVED.

    And if her writings bring people back to Jesus, Scripture, repentance, prayer, obedience, health, mission, the sanctuary, the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus—

    then let us tremble before calling darkness what may be heaven-sent light.

    DO NOT WORSHIP ELLEN WHITE.
    DO NOT FEAR INVESTIGATION.
    DO NOT LIVE ON ACCUSATIONS.
    DO NOT DESPISE PROPHECY.

    TEST EVERYTHING BY THE BIBLE—AND FOLLOW TRUTH WHEREVER GOD REVEALS IT.
    Let's talk about it. "THE WHITE LIE CLAIMS" , ARE ANSWERED BY THE BIBLE, HISTORY, AND FAIR EVIDENCE. Different Accusers. Different Claims. One Standard: Test All Things by the Word. The accusations are loud: “Ellen White copied.” “Her health message was borrowed.” “Her sanctuary teaching collapsed.” “Her writings were edited.” “Adventists worship Ellen White.” But loud accusations are not proof. A critic is not automatically correct. A parallel is not automatically plagiarism. A question is not automatically a refutation. A shocking claim is not the same as truth. “Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:21 KJV “To the law and to the testimony…” — Isaiah 8:20 KJV So let every claim be tested—not by emotion, not by prejudice, not by YouTube clips, not by rumors, but by Bible truth, fair history, honest evidence, and righteous judgment. --- 1. THE ACCUSATION: “ADVENTISTS ARE BAPTIZED INTO ELLEN WHITE.” Some claim Adventists place Ellen White above Christ and secretly make baptism allegiance to her. THE DEFENSE: BAPTISM IS INTO GOD—NOT INTO A HUMAN MESSENGER. “Baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.” — Matthew 28:19 KJV Let it be clear: We do not worship Ellen White. We do not pray to Ellen White. We do not baptize into Ellen White. We do not place her above Scripture. Christ alone is Lord. The Bible is the final test. “The Holy Scriptures are to be accepted as an authoritative, infallible revelation of His will.” — The Great Controversy, Introduction THE MESSENGER IS NOT THE SAVIOUR. THE MESSAGE MUST ALWAYS BOW TO THE WORD. 2. THE ACCUSATION: “THE GREAT CONTROVERSY WAS COPIED FROM PARADISE LOST.” Some claim the Great Controversy theme came from John Milton’s Paradise Lost. THE DEFENSE: THE GREAT CONTROVERSY THEME DID NOT BEGIN WITH MILTON—IT BEGAN IN SCRIPTURE. Paradise Lost was written by John Milton, first published in 1667. But the war between Christ and Satan is not Milton’s invention. Revelation 12:7 — war in heaven Isaiah 14:12–14 — Lucifer’s fall Ezekiel 28:12–17 — pride and corruption Genesis 3:15 — conflict between the serpent and the seed Romans 16:20 — Satan finally crushed Milton wrote poetry from Bible themes. Ellen White wrote prophetic-historical application from Bible themes. THE GREAT CONTROVERSY BELONGS TO SCRIPTURE—NOT TO MILTON, NOT TO WHITE, BUT TO GOD. To say Ellen White stole the conflict theme from Milton is like saying every preacher who preaches Calvary stole from another preacher. THE CROSS BELONGS TO GOD. THE CONFLICT BELONGS TO THE BIBLE. THE VICTORY BELONGS TO CHRIST. 3. WALTER REA’S ACCUSATION: “ELLEN WHITE PLAGIARIZED.” Walter Rea, in The White Lie, accused Ellen White of extensive literary borrowing and plagiarism. THE DEFENSE: USING SOURCES IS NOT AUTOMATICALLY STEALING. Yes, Ellen White used historical and literary sources, especially in historical books such as The Great Controversy. But using sources does not automatically prove fraud. Using historical records does not cancel inspiration. A parallel is not automatically plagiarism. The Bible itself shows inspired writers using sources: Luke investigated and arranged existing records. — Luke 1:1–4 Paul quoted pagan poets while preaching truth. — Acts 17:28 Chronicles referred to earlier historical records. — 1 Chronicles 29:29 Jude quoted known material outside the Old Testament. — Jude 14–15 Were Luke and Paul uninspired because they used sources? No. Were Chronicles and Jude false because they used known material? No. Copyright attorney Vincent L. Ramik examined the issue and concluded: “Ellen G. White was not a plagiarist and her works did not constitute copyright infringement/piracy.” This does not mean she never used sources. It means the accusation “she stole and deceived the church” is not as simple or fair as critics often present it. LITERARY BORROWING IS A FACT. FRAUD IS AN ACCUSATION. THE TWO ARE NOT THE SAME. “Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.” — John 7:24 KJV 4. RONALD NUMBERS’ ACCUSATION: “THE HEALTH MESSAGE WAS BORROWED.” Ronald L. Numbers argued that Ellen White’s health message reflected 19th-century health reform ideas. THE DEFENSE: TRUTH IS NOT FALSE BECAUSE SOMEONE ELSE SAW PART OF IT FIRST. Yes, health reform was already being discussed. Names such as Sylvester Graham, James C. Jackson, and other reformers are often mentioned. But that does not make the message false. A compass is not fake because others discovered north. A warning is not false because others smelled smoke. A cure is not fake because doctors studied disease before. The Bible already taught health stewardship: “Your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost…” — 1 Corinthians 6:19 KJV “Whether therefore ye eat, or drink… do all to the glory of God.” — 1 Corinthians 10:31 KJV Ellen White’s health message was not merely food advice. It was spiritual discipline: temperance self-control purity clear minds stronger bodies useful service readiness for God’s work And when some critics claim she copied from John Harvey Kellogg, the timeline itself weakens the charge. Kellogg was born in 1852. Ellen White’s major health reform vision came in 1863. Kellogg was about 11 years old. THE TIMELINE ITSELF REBUKES THAT ACCUSATION. The question is not whether others had fragments. The question is whether God used the message to reform lives. 5. DESMOND FORD’S ACCUSATION: “DANIEL 8:14 AND THE SANCTUARY DOCTRINE ARE WRONG.” Desmond Ford challenged the Adventist understanding of Daniel 8:14, the sanctuary, and the investigative judgment, especially around the 1980 Glacier View controversy. THE DEFENSE: A SCHOLAR’S CHALLENGE IS NOT AUTOMATICALLY BIBLE TRUTH. This issue is not plagiarism. It is a separate theological debate. Do not throw every accusation into one emotional basket. Plagiarism claims are one issue. Health reform claims are another issue. Paradise Lost claims are another issue. Baptismal vow claims are another issue. Daniel 8:14 and the sanctuary doctrine are another issue. Each must be tested separately. “Unto two thousand and three hundred days; then shall the sanctuary be cleansed.” — Daniel 8:14 KJV A question is not the same as a refutation. A debate is not automatically defeat. A critic’s confidence is not the same as biblical proof. The sanctuary truth must be studied from Scripture: Daniel Hebrews Revelation the Day of Atonement Christ’s priestly ministry judgment cleansing of the sanctuary DO NOT DISMISS A BIBLE DOCTRINE BECAUSE ONE SCHOLAR CHALLENGED IT. STUDY IT. TEST IT. PROVE IT BY THE WORD. 6. THE ACCUSATION: “HER WRITINGS WERE EDITED, SO THEY CANNOT BE INSPIRED.” Some say editing proves Ellen White’s writings were not inspired. THE DEFENSE: EDITING DOES NOT DESTROY INSPIRATION. If editing proved a message was uninspired, then parts of Scripture itself would be questioned. The Bible shows inspired writings being written, copied, arranged, preserved, and even rewritten. “Then took Jeremiah another roll… who wrote therein… all the words of the book…” — Jeremiah 36:32 KJV Jeremiah’s scroll was rewritten after being destroyed. Luke arranged testimony. Chronicles used records. Psalms were collected. Proverbs were gathered. Yet we still recognize Scripture as inspired. Editing grammar, improving clarity, arranging material, preparing manuscripts, or correcting expression does not automatically prove fraud. A SWORD MAY BE POLISHED WITHOUT CHANGING THE METAL. A MESSAGE MAY BE EDITED FOR CLARITY WITHOUT LOSING DIVINE PURPOSE. The real issue is not whether human hands helped prepare the writings. The real issue is: Did the message remain faithful to Scripture? Did it exalt Christ? Did it rebuke sin? Did it lead to holiness, obedience, and preparation for Jesus? If yes, then editing is not proof against inspiration. It only proves that God uses human instruments. 7. THE ACCUSATION: “IF GOD INSPIRED HER, WHY USE WORDS FROM OTHER CHRISTIANS?” Some think inspiration means every word must be mechanically dictated from heaven. THE DEFENSE: INSPIRATION IS NOT MECHANICAL DICTATION. God does not need to erase a messenger’s reading, vocabulary, memory, or research to inspire a message. The pen is human. The burden is divine. The language may be gathered. The message must be tested. The Bible test is not whether every word is mechanically dictated. The Bible test is: Does it agree with Scripture? Does it exalt Christ? Does it rebuke sin? Does it produce holy fruit? Does it lead souls to God? Ellen White called her writings a “lesser light” to lead people to the “greater light.” That is not replacing Scripture. That is pointing people back to Scripture. THE GREATER LIGHT IS THE BIBLE. THE LESSER LIGHT MUST NEVER ECLIPSE IT. BUT IF GOD SENDS LIGHT, WE MUST NOT DESPISE IT. 8. THE ACCUSATION: “HER WRITINGS ADD TO THE BIBLE.” Some say accepting the prophetic gift means adding another Bible. THE DEFENSE: THE PROPHETIC GIFT DOES NOT REPLACE SCRIPTURE—IT MUST BE TESTED BY SCRIPTURE. The Bible never teaches that the Holy Spirit would stop guiding through the gift of prophecy after the apostles. “Despise not prophesyings. Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:20–21 KJV “Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy…” — Acts 2:17 KJV “The testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.” — Revelation 19:10 KJV The Bible position is balanced: Do not worship claims. Do not despise prophecy. Prove all things. Hold fast what is good. False prophets exist. But false prophets do not cancel the true gift. COUNTERFEIT MONEY DOES NOT PROVE REAL MONEY DOES NOT EXIST. IT PROVES THE REAL IS VALUABLE ENOUGH TO COUNTERFEIT. 9. THE ACCUSATION: “HER FRUIT WAS BAD.” Jesus gave a test: “By their fruits ye shall know them.” — Matthew 7:20 KJV THE DEFENSE: LOOK HONESTLY AT THE FRUIT. What fruit came through Ellen White’s ministry? Christ exalted Scripture upheld prayer encouraged repentance urged holiness taught commandments of God defended faith of Jesus lifted health reform advanced temperance promoted education strengthened publishing expanded medical mission encouraged global evangelism propelled preparation for Christ’s coming emphasized Have Adventists always lived up to this light? No. But the failure of people to live the message does not disprove the message. DO NOT JUDGE THE SUN BY THE BLINDNESS OF THOSE WHO REFUSE TO WALK IN THE LIGHT. Beloved, do not be afraid to investigate. But investigate with a humble heart. Do not accept Ellen White blindly. But do not reject her carelessly. Do not worship the messenger. But do not despise the message. Do not build faith on human beings. But do not build unbelief on accusations. Yes, Ellen White used sources. No, that does not automatically make her a thief. Yes, critics found parallels. No, that does not automatically overthrow inspiration. Yes, health reform existed in her time. No, that does not make the message false. Yes, her writings were edited. No, editing does not destroy divine guidance. Yes, theological debates exist. No, critics are correct merely because they are loud. THE BIBLE IS THE STANDARD. CHRIST IS THE CENTER. TRUTH IS THE TEST. FRUIT MUST BE EXAMINED. ACCUSATIONS MUST BE PROVED. And if her writings bring people back to Jesus, Scripture, repentance, prayer, obedience, health, mission, the sanctuary, the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus— then let us tremble before calling darkness what may be heaven-sent light. DO NOT WORSHIP ELLEN WHITE. DO NOT FEAR INVESTIGATION. DO NOT LIVE ON ACCUSATIONS. DO NOT DESPISE PROPHECY. TEST EVERYTHING BY THE BIBLE—AND FOLLOW TRUTH WHEREVER GOD REVEALS IT.
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  • Habakkuk 3

    Though the fig tree should not blossom,
    nor fruit be on the vines,
    the produce of the olive fail
    and the fields yield no food,
    the flock be cut off from the fold
    and there be no herd in the stalls,
    yet I will rejoice in the LORD;
    I will take joy in the God of my salvation.
    GOD, the Lord, is my strength;
    he makes my feet like the deer’s;
    he makes me tread on my high places.

    To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. (Hab. 3:17–19)

    Ever since the fall of mankind in the garden of Eden, life has been marked by struggle and suffering. At times, our struggles can appear so large that they seem to eclipse the God who stands above all of it and can be found in all of it. For many, our difficulties become the lens through which we evaluate our life. And when all we see is the darkness, life quickly becomes an exercise in vanity.

    But even when our world is falling apart, we must look to the God who is there. He is present and active in every part of our lives (Psalm 139). We cannot make sense of our circumstances until we see and embrace the Lord who saves us. Only then do we find purpose in pain, strength to persevere, and joy that leads to song.

    This does not mean we should ignore our affliction, or pretend that life isn’t hard. There is no value in simply putting on a happy face. God does not call us to “grin and bear it” when we are scared or hurting. It is true that life is often more than we can handle. And that reality must be met with the presence and purpose of God, who uses our trials to strengthen our faith (James 1:2–4) and causes all things to work together for the good of those who love him (Rom. 8:28).

    Habakkuk had finally come to the place where he was content to suffer loss without falling into despair. The crops (or our business ventures) may fail. Profit may turn to loss. Prosperity may give way to devastation. But the resolve in Habakkuk’s heart—and, by God’s grace, in ours as well—is that he (and we) “will rejoice in the Lord” (Hab. 3:18). When the God of our salvation is our “joy” (v. 18), instead of wealth and fame and power, we can face the most adverse of circumstances. When our confidence is in God’s “strength” (v. 19) and not our own, no threat or danger or loss can undermine our commitment to his purposes.

    In our fear, pain, loss, and confusion God remains steadfast in his promises, presence, and purpose. This is the truth that lifts our countenance and leads us to proclaim his excellencies even in the day of trouble.

    #BibleStudy #VerseByVerse #Gospel #dagoodnews #follow #share #LikeFollowShare #JesusCentered #GodFirst #WordOfGod #PreachTheWord #ChristianLiving #Scripture #Faith #JesusIsLord #DaGoodNews #YouTube #Grow #LordsBook #ChristianLordsbook #ChristianFacebook #DailyDevotional #Jesus #God
    Habakkuk 3 Though the fig tree should not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines, the produce of the olive fail and the fields yield no food, the flock be cut off from the fold and there be no herd in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the LORD; I will take joy in the God of my salvation. GOD, the Lord, is my strength; he makes my feet like the deer’s; he makes me tread on my high places. To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. (Hab. 3:17–19) Ever since the fall of mankind in the garden of Eden, life has been marked by struggle and suffering. At times, our struggles can appear so large that they seem to eclipse the God who stands above all of it and can be found in all of it. For many, our difficulties become the lens through which we evaluate our life. And when all we see is the darkness, life quickly becomes an exercise in vanity. But even when our world is falling apart, we must look to the God who is there. He is present and active in every part of our lives (Psalm 139). We cannot make sense of our circumstances until we see and embrace the Lord who saves us. Only then do we find purpose in pain, strength to persevere, and joy that leads to song. This does not mean we should ignore our affliction, or pretend that life isn’t hard. There is no value in simply putting on a happy face. God does not call us to “grin and bear it” when we are scared or hurting. It is true that life is often more than we can handle. And that reality must be met with the presence and purpose of God, who uses our trials to strengthen our faith (James 1:2–4) and causes all things to work together for the good of those who love him (Rom. 8:28). Habakkuk had finally come to the place where he was content to suffer loss without falling into despair. The crops (or our business ventures) may fail. Profit may turn to loss. Prosperity may give way to devastation. But the resolve in Habakkuk’s heart—and, by God’s grace, in ours as well—is that he (and we) “will rejoice in the Lord” (Hab. 3:18). When the God of our salvation is our “joy” (v. 18), instead of wealth and fame and power, we can face the most adverse of circumstances. When our confidence is in God’s “strength” (v. 19) and not our own, no threat or danger or loss can undermine our commitment to his purposes. In our fear, pain, loss, and confusion God remains steadfast in his promises, presence, and purpose. This is the truth that lifts our countenance and leads us to proclaim his excellencies even in the day of trouble. #BibleStudy #VerseByVerse #Gospel #dagoodnews #follow #share #LikeFollowShare #JesusCentered #GodFirst #WordOfGod #PreachTheWord #ChristianLiving #Scripture #Faith #JesusIsLord #DaGoodNews #YouTube #Grow #LordsBook #ChristianLordsbook #ChristianFacebook #DailyDevotional #Jesus #God
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