Let Go Let God: A Journey of Radical Surrender
In a world that prizes “hustle culture,” “taking control,” and “manifesting your destiny,” the concept of surrender can feel like an admission of defeat. We are told to grip the steering wheel tighter when the road gets bumpy. But what if the secret to true peace isn’t more control, but less? More details… https://spiritualkhazaana.com/let-go-let-god-radical-surrender-to-god/
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The God Who Stands Above All

The Bible in a Year

“The Lord your God is God of gods, and Lord of lords, a great God, a mighty, and a terrible, which regardeth not persons, nor taketh reward.” — Deuteronomy 10:17

As we continue our journey through Scripture, we arrive at a verse that recalibrates our entire understanding of who God is. Deuteronomy 10 is part of Moses’ final sermons to Israel. The wilderness years are nearly behind them. The Promised Land lies ahead. Before they step into blessing, Moses lifts their eyes upward. He wants them to know not merely the commandments of God, but the character of God. Right theology fuels right living.

First, we encounter the preeminence of God. He is “God of gods, and Lord of lords.” In a world filled with competing allegiances, visible idols, and subtle modern substitutes for worship, this declaration stands unshaken. The Hebrew construction intensifies the point: He is supreme over every so-called power. There is no rival throne. There is no shared sovereignty. When Scripture calls Him “Lord of lords,” it affirms absolute authority. Paul echoes this truth in 1 Timothy 6:15, describing God as “the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords.” Our faith rests not in a regional deity or a cultural construct, but in the sovereign Lord of all existence.

As I reflect on this, I ask myself what truly governs my decisions. If He is preeminent, then my career, reputation, fears, and ambitions must submit to His rule. A. W. Tozer once wrote, “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” If my view of God is small, my obedience will be hesitant. But when I see Him as supreme, trust grows naturally.

Second, the verse highlights the prominence of God. He is called “a great God.” Our culture uses the word “great” casually—great deals, great meals, great performances. Yet Scripture reserves true greatness for God alone. The Hebrew word gadol speaks of magnitude and majesty. Psalm 145:3 declares, “Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and His greatness is unsearchable.” His greatness is not hype; it is intrinsic. He does not become great because we acknowledge Him; He is great whether we recognize it or not.

When I meditate on God’s greatness, anxiety begins to shrink. My challenges may feel overwhelming, but they are not greater than God. His greatness is not abstract; it is active. He governs history, sustains creation, and shepherds His people with unwavering wisdom.

Third, Moses reminds Israel of the power of God. He is “mighty, and a terrible.” The Hebrew word translated “terrible” here is yare’, which conveys awe-inspiring majesty rather than something morally bad. It speaks of reverent fear. God’s power is not chaotic or cruel; it is awesome and righteous. He spoke the universe into being (Genesis 1). He parted the Red Sea. He fed Israel in the wilderness. Yet how often do my prayers shrink His power? I sometimes approach Him as though He were limited, as though my situation might exceed His strength.

When we grasp God’s might, worship deepens. Prayer becomes bold rather than timid. Faith becomes anchored rather than fragile. As Charles Spurgeon observed, “There is no attribute of God more comforting to His children than the doctrine of divine sovereignty.” His power assures us that nothing escapes His oversight.

Finally, we see the propriety of God. He “regardeth not persons, nor taketh reward.” In other words, He is impartial and incorruptible. The Hebrew phrase lo yissa panim means He does not show favoritism. He cannot be bribed or manipulated. Human systems often bend under influence or advantage, but God’s justice remains perfectly balanced. Acts 10:34 affirms this continuity in the New Testament: “God is no respecter of persons.”

This truth comforts me deeply. God does not treat me unjustly. His dealings are never arbitrary. Even when I do not understand His ways, I can trust His character. His judgments are pure. His mercy is consistent with His holiness. There is no shadow of corruption in Him.

As we move through this year-long journey in the Bible, this verse anchors our theology. God is preeminent over every authority, prominent in unmatched greatness, powerful beyond comprehension, and proper in flawless justice. If we align our creed with this portrait of God, our lives will gradually reflect greater reverence, trust, and obedience.

Today, let Deuteronomy 10:17 reshape your understanding of God. Allow His supremacy to quiet your fears. Let His greatness humble your pride. Trust His power in your weakness. Rest in His justice when circumstances feel unfair. For further reflection on the character of God, you may find this article helpful: https://www.ligonier.org/learn/articles/attributes-of-god

As we continue The Bible in a Year, remember that knowing Scripture is not merely accumulating information—it is encountering the living God who stands above all.

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In Him We Rest and Breathe

As the Day Ends

“Our part is to believe God. His part is to be God and do what is ultimately and eternally best.” Those words settle over the heart like a gentle benediction. As this day comes to a close, Acts 17:24–28 calls us to remember who God is—and who we are not. Paul, standing in Athens, declared, “God, who made the world and everything in it, since He is Lord of heaven and earth, does not dwell in temples made with hands.” The Creator is not confined, not dependent, not anxious. He is self-sufficient. The Greek phrase kyrios tou ouranou kai tēs gēs—Lord of heaven and earth—places Him beyond every earthly limitation.

And yet, this sovereign God is near. Paul continues, “For in Him we live and move and have our being.” The One who determined “the times set” and “the exact places” for nations also sustains the breath in your lungs tonight. Nothing in your day caught Him off guard. No conversation, no burden, no unanswered prayer slipped past His authority. The God who governs history governs your hours. That realization frees us from the exhausting illusion that we must hold the universe together.

Sometimes, as the day ends, we replay what we wish had gone differently. We second-guess decisions or carry quiet disappointments into the dark. Acts 17 reminds us that God “is not far from each one of us.” The Greek word ou makran emphasizes proximity—He is not distant, not aloof. He arranged our lives “so that men would seek Him and perhaps reach out for Him and find Him.” Even our restless moments are invitations. Augustine famously wrote, “You have made us for Yourself, and our hearts are restless until they rest in You.” Tonight, rest is not found in answers but in trust.

Our responsibility is belief—steadfast confidence in God’s character. His responsibility is sovereignty—acting in wisdom beyond our comprehension. When we believe, we relinquish control. When He is God, He accomplishes what is eternally best, even when temporally unclear. As you prepare for sleep, remember: the Lord of heaven and earth neither slumbers nor sleeps. You can.

For further reflection on God’s nearness and sovereignty, consider this article from The Gospel Coalition: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/god-is-closer-than-you-think/

Triune Prayer

Father, Lord of heaven and earth, I come before You humbled by Your greatness and comforted by Your nearness. You spoke galaxies into existence, yet You care about the smallest detail of my life. Thank You for sustaining my breath today. Forgive me for the moments when I acted as though everything depended on me. Teach me to entrust unfinished tasks, unanswered questions, and unresolved tensions into Your wise hands. As I lie down, let my heart rest in the assurance that You are governing what I cannot see.

Jesus, Son of God, You walked this earth under the same sky I see tonight. You experienced fatigue, sorrow, and pressure, yet You trusted the Father fully. Thank You for revealing what faithful obedience looks like. When fear tempts me to grasp for control, remind me that You are my Mediator and my peace. Through Your cross, I am reconciled. Through Your resurrection, I have hope beyond today’s concerns. Help me to believe that Your purposes are steady, even when my understanding is limited.

Holy Spirit, Comforter and Spirit of Truth, quiet my anxious thoughts. Where I have believed lies about my worth or my future, replace them with truth. Guide my heart toward trust, not striving. As I sleep, renew my mind and strengthen my faith. Keep me sensitive to Your leading tomorrow. Thank You for dwelling within me, making the presence of God a living reality.

Thought for the Evening

Release what you cannot control and rest in the One who controls all things. Believe Him—and let Him be God.

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Held by the Spirit, Shaped by the Son, Loved by the Sovereign God

Thru the Bible in a Year

As we continue our journey through Scripture, today brings us to one of the richest sections in all of Paul’s writings—Romans 8 through 10. If the Christian life could be summed up in a single landscape, Romans 8–10 would be that vista. Here Paul gathers the ministry of the Spirit, the work of the Son, and the sovereignty of the Father into one breathtaking picture of salvation.

As I read these chapters again, I’m reminded that Paul wasn’t trying to impress the Roman Christians with theological complexity; he was trying to ground them in confidence. They lived in a world of uncertainty, tension, and spiritual opposition—much like our own. And so Paul teaches them, and us, what it means to be Spirit-led, Christ-shaped, and anchored in God’s unstoppable purposes.

Life in the Spirit (Romans 8:1–27)

Paul opens with one of the most liberating statements in all of Scripture: “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Everything that follows in this chapter flows from that one truth. Because we are in Christ, the Spirit of God now defines our identity, our direction, and our hope.

The study notes that Paul gives at least a dozen descriptions of the Spirit’s work in this chapter, and when we weave them together, we see a portrait of the Christian life that is both challenging and deeply encouraging.

Paul begins by teaching that the Spirit brings liberty. It is the Law of the Spirit of life that sets us free from the law of sin and death. We don’t walk into holiness through fear—but through freedom. The Spirit breaks the chains of condemnation and replaces them with a life shaped by grace. This is why Paul insists we are to walk after the Spirit, not after the flesh. The Spirit leads us into righteousness, shaping us to desire what God desires.

Paul also speaks of the things of the Spirit, reminding us that spiritual matters will not appeal to the flesh. This helps us in those moments when we feel “out of sync” with the world. The Spirit is cultivating a different set of values within us—values rooted in truth, purity, and the life of Christ.

And then comes one of the most comforting promises in all of Romans: the Spirit dwells in us. This isn’t poetic language; it’s a reality. The God who called worlds into existence now lives within the heart of the believer, bringing life where the flesh brings only decay. Because of this, the Spirit empowers us to mortify the deeds of the body—not through self-will, but through His strength.

Paul then unfolds how the Spirit leads us. This leading isn’t merely guidance for daily decisions; it is the very evidence that we belong to God. To be led by the Spirit is to be shaped into the likeness of Christ through conviction, encouragement, and the quiet tug of holiness.

From here Paul describes the Spirit’s ministry of assurance. The Spirit bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, reinforcing our identity and grounding us in hope. This same Spirit produces the fruit of salvation, and in our weakness, He intercedes for us. When we cannot find the words to pray—when all we can offer are tears, sighs, or silence—the Spirit Himself prays according to the will of God.

It is here, in these verses, that Paul shows us the heart of the Christian life: we are not walking alone. Every step is supported, shaped, empowered, and held by the Spirit of God.

The Unbreakable Love of the Son (Romans 8:28–39)

The second half of Romans 8 is a hymn to the ministry of Christ. Four truths unfold here, and each one offers immense comfort.

First, Paul tells us that believers are being shaped into the image of the Son. God’s goal is not simply to save us from judgment but to conform us to Christ’s likeness. Every day, each trial, every prayer, every pressure is forming Christ in us. This is why Paul can say that “all things work together for good”—because every experience is working toward the goal of Christlikeness.

Second, Paul speaks of the infliction of the Son—that God did not spare Him but gave Him up for us all. This means that the cross is not a tragic accident but the gracious purpose of God. The Father spared nothing to redeem us, and that single act becomes our eternal assurance that He will continue His work in us.

Third, Paul describes the interceding ministry of Christ. Jesus does not only save us; He prays for us. Right now—this very moment—the Son of God intercedes at the Father’s right hand on behalf of His people. This gives us strength in temptation, courage in trials, and hope in discouragement. We are prayed for by the One who conquered death.

Finally, Paul declares the inseparableness of the believer from the love of Christ. Neither tribulation nor distress, neither persecution nor famine, neither death nor life, nor any power in heaven or on earth can sever us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. This is not rhetoric. It is reality. We live every day held by a love that cannot be shaken.

The Sovereignty of God (Romans 9)

Romans 9 often intimidates readers, but Paul’s aim is not to confuse us—it is to steady us. He begins with a heavy heart for Israel, acknowledging their privileges, their heritage, and their unique place in God’s plan. Paul longs for them to embrace their Messiah, and this yearning reflects the compassionate heart of God.

Paul then unfolds the truths surrounding God’s sovereignty. He reminds us that God’s call, His covenant, and His promises have always been directed by His wisdom, not human effort. He speaks of Sarah’s promised child, Jacob and Esau, and even Pharaoh, showing that God’s purposes stand whether or not human beings recognize them.

When Paul quotes Moses—“I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy”—he is not celebrating mystery; he is celebrating mercy. The sovereignty of God is not cold or distant; it is the assurance that God is working even when we do not see or understand His hand.

Paul then turns to Hosea and Isaiah to illustrate God’s sovereign plan in calling both Jews and Gentiles to Himself. What was once unexpected becomes the very foundation of the Gospel: God gathers a people for Himself out of every tribe, nation, and background.

The Gift of Salvation (Romans 10)

Romans 10 brings the heart of the Gospel into luminous clarity. Paul’s desire is simple: he wants Israel to be saved. And he teaches that salvation comes through confessing Christ and calling upon His name. That promise remains unchanged today.

Paul then speaks of the need for preachers—those willing to bring the good news to those who have never heard. Every believer shares this calling in some way. Some preach with words; others preach through presence, service, or testimony. But all of us have been given the ministry of reconciliation.

Finally, Paul laments Israel’s continual rejection of God’s invitation. Yet even here, God continues to plead, inviting all who will hear to turn and be saved.

A Word of Encouragement for Your Journey

As you meditate on Romans 8–10 today, remember that you are walking with the Spirit who empowers you, the Son who intercedes for you, and the Father who sovereignly holds your life. Nothing you study today is wasted. God’s Word will not return void. It will accomplish what He intends in you.

Thank you for your commitment to reading through the Word of God. Stay faithful. Stay curious. Stay hungry for truth.

 

Relevant Article

To go deeper into the themes of Romans, here is a helpful resource:
https://www.challies.com/articles/the-most-loved-chapter-in-the-bible-romans-8/

 

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When Power Meets Powerlessness

On Second Thought

There is something strangely humbling about watching the downfall of a giant. History is full of towering figures who believed themselves invincible—only to discover that greatness, when built on human strength alone, eventually collapses under its own weight. Napoleon, the master strategist, learned this at Waterloo. His brilliance, his ambition, and his carefully calculated maneuvers could not conquer the rain-soaked fields, the soft soil, the misread terrain, or the unexpected failures in timing. The greatest general of his age was defeated not simply by an opposing army, but by factors utterly beyond his control.

When I revisit that moment in history, I’m reminded that humanity—even at its most powerful—remains small before forces it cannot tame. On second thought, perhaps what appears to be the collapse of a hero is really the unveiling of a truth we tend to forget: no human strength, no matter how celebrated, can stand against the sovereign power of God.

This reality rises even more clearly in the Scriptures, perhaps nowhere as dramatically as in Revelation 20:7–10, where Satan gathers the largest army imaginable. John describes it as a host “whose number is as the sand of the sea.” The picture is designed to overwhelm the imagination. This is a global uprising led by the most deceptive force in the universe, backed by the collective fury of every rebellious heart.

And yet, with chilling clarity, Scripture reminds us that even the most intimidating mass of human and demonic power is no match for the God who speaks worlds into being.

When the Darkness Makes Its Final Push

The imagery in Revelation can feel heavy, especially when we read of Satan positioning this vast army around “the camp of the saints and the beloved city.” It is a moment that looks, from the outside, very much like Waterloo—a seemingly unstoppable force surrounding what appears vulnerable and outmatched.

But the difference between Napoleon’s defeat and Satan’s final downfall is not merely in scale—it’s in sovereignty.

Napoleon fell because he met conditions he couldn’t control. Satan falls because he meets a God who controls everything.

Even the most brilliant military minds—those who might stand at Satan’s side—cannot alter what God has ordained. Satan’s ambition has always been the same. Isaiah tells us that he desired to “ascend,” to take God’s throne, to exalt himself. But Scripture records the truth with unmistakable finality:

“You are brought down to Sheol, to the lowest depths of the Pit.” (Isaiah 14:15)

It doesn’t matter how many armies he gathers. It doesn’t matter how many rebel hearts he recruits. It doesn’t matter how strategic or overwhelming his forces appear.

He still loses.

That is the comfort Revelation offers believers: evil’s final stand is not a battle of equals. It is a brief unveiling of evil’s pride—and God’s victory.

The Moment Every Heart Must Face

Before the fire falls, John describes a moment of stunning spiritual significance. The wicked—those who have rejected Christ, resisted grace, and refused to repent—are suddenly face-to-face with the Son of Man. They can no longer escape His presence, deny His authority, or pretend they were sovereign over their own lives.

For the first time since Eden, every rebellious impulse is stripped away, and every heart must confront the truth: Jesus Christ is Lord.

Paul echoes this in Romans 14:11:
“Every knee shall bow to Me, and every tongue shall confess to God.”

This is not forced worship. This is undeniable reality. In that moment, acknowledgment becomes unavoidable.

I’m struck by this: even at the end of history, God provides a moment of reflection. He gives every unrepentant heart a final awareness that what they rejected was love—not domination. Grace—not condemnation. A Savior—not an enemy.

On second thought, this might be the saddest moment in Scripture—not because of what God does, but because of what the lost refused to receive.

Justice Falls, But Grace Always Came First

Fire then comes down from heaven—not a fire that burns eternally but one whose consequences are eternal. The text says simply, “It devoured them.” Final judgment is swift. This is not a God losing His patience; this is a God fulfilling His promise.

He has pleaded.
He has warned.
He has invited.
He has forgiven.
He has offered Himself again and again.

God takes no delight in the demise of the wicked (Ezekiel 33:11). His heart always leans toward mercy. But mercy rejected becomes judgment received.

And this is why the Gospel must be preached. Because before the end comes, God desires that every man and woman be given the opportunity to choose life.

What This Means for You Today

On second thought, perhaps the most pressing question is not what happens to the armies of evil—but what happens in your heart. Revelation’s purpose is not to terrify the believer but to strengthen them. It reminds us that God wins. Righteousness wins. Love wins.

And if God wins in the end, God can also win in you today.

You may feel surrounded.
You may feel like the terrain is not in your favor.
You may feel like the weather is against you.
You may feel like every misstep is catching up with you.

But you are not Napoleon at Waterloo.
You are a child of God in the care of a risen Savior.
Your victory does not depend on your strength but His.

And no enemy—spiritual or earthly—can overcome His power.

A Prayer for Today

Mighty God,
Thank You for giving every soul a chance to turn, to repent, and to receive Your love. Thank You that You are never defeated, never surprised, and never overpowered. I receive You into my heart today. Shape my faith. Strengthen my hope. And remind me that no matter the battles I face, I belong to the God who will one day bring all evil to an end. Amen.

 

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Counting sands and stars

Sandy beach

Those who go up in the mountains or just go out in the fields, now in Summer, may sit there at night and count the stars. Though both the stars in the sky and the particles of sand we may find on the beach are too numerous to count. However, there is a gigantic difference between the two.

Sand: a naturally occurring granular material composed of finely divided rock and mineral particles. – Sand dunes in the Idehan Ubari, Libya.

Grains of sand are tightly pressed and compacted one against the other to form a beach. Each star, on the other hand, is a world in itself. It can be separated from its nearest neighbour by trillions of miles.

Moses tells God that the Jewish nation is too burdensome for him to carry alone. Why? Because they are comparable to the profusion of stars.

Jehovah, the God of the believers used as slaves in Egypt were  multiplied by the Most High and had become like the stars of the heaven in number. (Deuteronomy 1:10)

Deu 1:10-12 RNKJV  YHWH your Elohim hath multiplied you, and, behold, ye are this day as the stars of heaven for multitude.  (11)  (YHWH Elohim of your fathers make you a thousand times so many more as ye are, and bless you, as he hath promised you!)  (12)  How can I myself alone bear your cumbrance, and your burden, and your strife?

For Moses there was a burden so heavy as to produce weariness not because they were with many, but more because there was so much division between them. For Moses there may have been a similar problem as what we see today. We can find many people who say they love God, but look at that God in different ways and have different ways to serve Him. Some their worship is not liked by others because it goes against the rules made by God Himself.

In Christendom we may see several ‘planets’ or ‘stars’, find a massive quantity like Moses found one that he could not alone lead them. He wasn’t overwhelmed by the number of people. Rather, the  problem was qualitative.

Moses implied that if the Jews were spiritually and emotionally unified – were proximate to each other, like sand – their large population would not require arduous leadership.

However, when there is a nation of people, each a star in his own right and alienated from others around him, leading them becomes nightmarish.

Jonathan Hughes, rabbi of Richmond United Synagogue calls unto his co-believers saying

As this mournful time of the Jewish year approaches in the run-up to Tisha B’Av, we need to be reminded of the Jewish togetherness that must be etched into our hearts.

One of the reasons we lost the Temple in Jerusa-lem is baseless hatred. Essentially, everyone was a ‘star’ in his own right, all the people light years away from each other.

The Torah’s clarion call is, as the Beatles would say, ‘come together’.

Indeed, the rabbis teach that every Jewish soul contains elements of every other Jewish soul that has been, is, or will be on this planet. We are one unit.

Also for our Christian community we should think about that problem of unity and remember that, our success will hinge on how connected we feel to each other. Every Christian soul (a living being) should carry in him the link to the master teacher Jeshua and as such also should contain elements of every other Christian soul.

A few months ago we already spoke about the problems of co-operating in Belgium of the different Christadelphian groups. We also had to lick our wounds of the 2013-2014 season. Such a small community, but like all other Christian communities, we did and do find human beings not able to work with each other or being afraid others would runaway with people from their group or would  gain more attendance. But we should not be worrying about loosing members, but should worry about getting people closer to God.

It is also not the matter of being a star ourselves, being a gifted or highly celebrated person in the church to whom everybody looks up to, or having all the power. The power belongs to God. It’s about beginning a de-starification process and the forging of sand-like bonds of genuine fraternity. We are taking on the name of being “Brethren in Christ” and as such should be as brothers and sisters be associated for the common purpose or interest, such as to be united in Christ.

Deu 11:13-17 RNKJV  And it shall come to pass, if ye shall hearken diligently unto my commandments which I command you this day, to love YHWH your Elohim, and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul,  (14)  That I will give you the rain of your land in his due season, the first rain and the latter rain, that thou mayest gather in thy corn, and thy wine, and thine oil.  (15)  And I will send grass in thy fields for thy cattle, that thou mayest eat and be full.  (16)  Take heed to yourselves, that your heart be not deceived, and ye turn aside, and serve other elohim, and worship them;  (17)  And then YHWH’s wrath be kindled against you, and he shut up the heaven, that there be no rain, and that the land yield not her fruit; and lest ye perish quickly from off the good land which YHWH giveth you.

Israel was called to remain faithful to Jehovah, and we as those who are called by Christ Jesus are now also part of that Israel also should be faithful to Him and should not make ourselves other gods or other idols we prefer following instead of the Most High. Jeshua is the cornerstone given by God the Almighty. Though certain people may want to be mighty and do want to have more power than others, we should give ourselves to Christ and be united under him, working all together, working the soil, for the One God. some may expect certain rewards by following certain man but it will be God Who will abundantly bless the people with tokens of His goodness.  A person rendering service to God with all his soul, would become an acceptable “living sacrifice” unto Him).

Rom 12:1 RNKJV  I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of YHWH, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto YHWH, which is your reasonable service.

It is  by the mercies of God, to present our bodies a living sacrifice, holy, well-pleasing to God, which is our spiritual worship and a service which we are willing to share with one another, not conformed to the fashion of this world, but being transformed by the renewal of our mind, that we may learn by experience what is the will of God, what is good, and wellpleasing, and perfect (Romans 12:2).

There is the appeal for us to become co-workers, helping each other, not working against each other, or not considering each other rivals. As individual beings, planets or stars, we may be totally different, but together we are one part of the universe, just some small elements in the creation of God.

In that universe, on this globe, living in this world, we should not be part of this world but should be in unity with Christ, all going for Christ. This going for Christ demands following his instructions to go out in this world, preaching the Good News of the coming Kingdom of God. We should try to enlighten others and to take the yoke from their shoudlers by helping them to find the right path to God.

First of all we should first accept upon ourselves the yoke of heaven’s sovereignty, and afterwards accept upon ourselves the yoke of the commandments. Ceaseless we should strive to humbly accept God’s sovereignty. All that we do each day is then guided by the commitment made before at the end of the day.

Soon having a new academic year, starting a new working season, we should take the sparkles of the Summer-months with us and bring the light of the stars into the ecclesia. Without the internal core the star cannot be bright, so we too do have to have a good core. Our nucleus should have a firm duramen full of bright fire of faith. The pith of our faith should be the Biblical knowledge and our thorough frequent Bible reading and sharing this faith and Bible knowledge with each other.

We look forward to find more writers willing to write for our lifestyle magazines and bringing some interesting exhortations, which shall be able to inspire us to go further in space to go out of the darkness and see more light by even more stars which were first hidden.

We do hope we can get some more people to come to read some of our Christadelphian thoughts, to come to our meetings, showing them some more light on dark paths, showing the way unto the path into the stars

As Moses had to guide his people we also have to find guides to help us to recognise the most truthful Guide, the Bible. As brothers and sisters we should be standing ready  to pick up a star, to find something in which we are good and by which we can help others. Each of us has received some talents and those talents we should use for the best. Do not waste those talents, but use them to bring people closer to God.

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Preceding posting:

Belgian Christadelphians 2013 & 2014 in review

A man from the North wanting to have control in Belgium

Delay in publications because attack from outside

Preparation for unity

Trusting, Faith, Calling and Ascribing to Jehovah #14 Prayer #12 The other name

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Additional reading:

  • Broeders in Christus 2013 & 2014 in review
  • The Presence of God
  • Hubble Peers into the Most Crowded Place in the Milky Way
  • Reflect on how much idolizing happens
  • Looking on what is going on and not being of it
  • Marriage of Jesus 10 Old and New Covenant
  • Preparation for unity
  • First month of the year and predictions
  • Days of Nisan, Pesach, Pasach, Pascha and Easter
  • Festival of Freedom and persecutions
  • 14 Nisan a day to remember #1 Inception
  • 14 Nisan a day to remember #5 The Day to celebrate
  • Certain people trying to stem freedom of speech
  • No reconciliation possible
  • Priority to form a loving brotherhood
  • Not words of any organisation should bind you, but the Word of God
  • Disciple of Christ counting lives and friends dear to them
  • Born to Shine not to fear!
  • All I want is peace!!!
  • See God’s wonderworks and hear His Voice
  • Looking for a shepherd for the sheep and goats
  • Joining for a new year in the assurance to be bought with a price
  • Different approach in organisation of services #3
  • My blogs 2014 in review
  • Dissolution of Bijbelvorsers (Bible scholars), Association for Bible study
  • A new voice calling for peace
  • Welcome to “From guestwriters”
  • Guestwriters for you
  • Stepping Toes 2014 in review
  • Do you have a writer or presenter in you?
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