What you’re experiencing in the physical is only a manifestation of what’s happening in the spiritual.
“Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.”
Psalm 50:15 BSB
A Different Kind Of Liberty
Analogy
Fishing & Fishes
Hasty ‘Dynamite‘ fishing guarantees plenty of dead fishes.
“Once again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was let down into the lake and caught all kinds of fish. 48 When it was full, the fishermen pulled it up on the shore. Then they sat down and collected the good fish in baskets, but threw the bad away.”
Matthew 13:47-48 NIV
Inverted Reality
“Woe to those who draw sin along with cords of deceit,
and wickedness as with cart ropes,”
Isaiah 5:18 NIV
In The Woods
“He gives power to the faint and increases the strength of the weak.”
Isaiah 40:29 BSB
Litmus Test
No true follower of Jesus would deny the authority of His testimony.
“Now by this we know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments. 4 He who says, “I know Him,” and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him”
1 John 2:3-4 NKJV
Dark ‘Light’
Some look like light, but the light in them is darkness.
“Test all things; hold fast what is good.”
1 Thessalonians 5:21 NKJV
Evergreen
Some trees remain green during the winter.
“Brothers, as an example of patience in affliction, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. 11 See how blessed we consider those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen the outcome from the Lord. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.”
James 5:10-11 BSB
Anchored Don Quijote
When life seems to be at a standstill, God put you there for a reason. It’s only for a season.
“And now, Lord, for what do I wait? My hope is in You.”
Psalm 39:7 NASB
Law Abiding Citizen
If we dread traffic violation penalties, how much more the spiritual?
“See that no one deceives you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience.”
Ephesians 5:6 NASB
Bare Tree
This tree is bracing for a dark winter.
“And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are open and laid bare to the eyes of Him to whom we must answer.”
Hebrews 4:13 NASB