Happenings (page 19)

They had a choice to grumble about Jesus ascending to the Father, or they could take what they learned and be who they were called to be. 

Sometimes God has seemed so far beyond my reach, and he was always right here within me, saying, “You are looking the wrong way. Turn around. Look within. I am already here. Rely on me. I’ve got you.”

Agape, loving with divine love, or put another way loving as Jesus did, is not an emotional response. It is a decision.

God knew what He was doing when He created us and gave us life. God knew what He was doing when He gifted us each differently. We need to learn to look at one another and see the gift and not the lack.

Like Jesus met Peter where he was, God meets us where we are. Our God does not demand our love. Love cannot be mandated.

We love God. It is as simple and as profound as that. If we did not love Him, we would not seek Him.

The tomb is not necessary for the divine nature of Jesus. The divine nature of Jesus could have been raised immediately. The tomb is essential for the human nature of Jesus.