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GLOAT. Revelation 11:10.

Do you ever gloat? Merriam-Webster defines “gloat” as “to observe or think about something with triumphant or often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight. To gloat over an enemy’s misfortune.” Gloating is a bit like winning a contest, then rubbing your opponent’s face in his loss. Batters sometimes gloat over a home run. Football players gloatContinue reading “GLOAT. Revelation 11:10.”

DEVASTATION CAN LEAD PEOPLE TO JESUS. Psalm 83:13-18.

Good times can cause people to reflect on God and His goodness. But those with hearts encased in stone will not be persuaded by good times, no matter how amazing. Yet God can reach anyone. He can even reach the skeptic and the hard-hearted. How? Through suffering. There is no resistance God cannot break, ifContinue reading “DEVASTATION CAN LEAD PEOPLE TO JESUS. Psalm 83:13-18.”

NO HARD HEARTS. NO STIFF NECKS. 2 Chronicles 36:16.

Hebrews 3:15 says, “Today, if you hear God’s voice, do not harden your hearts….” Do you know what a hard heart is? Similarly, Isaiah says the people have necks of iron and foreheads of brass. Isaiah 43:3-5. Imagine a mule with a neck of iron. His owner will have to beat him all day. TheContinue reading “NO HARD HEARTS. NO STIFF NECKS. 2 Chronicles 36:16.”