You ready to go Deeper? If yes, you are in the right place. We are going to talk about a dude named Daniel and the crap sandwich he was given. You think life is unfair? Check out Daniel. Then check out the greatness that comes out of that darkness. Here you go...
Word! Thank you Casey! If you are feeling down or heavy, welcome to the club. Casey wanted to make sure to encourage you. What we tackle is heavy but the end of the story is triumphant and amazing. We are set free by Jesus in John 3:16-17.
Do you feel a bit wiser? I hope so. Stick with us. We are striving for more wisdom. Speaking of wisdom, do you know why I appreciate the Bible? Well, one, there is a ton of wisdom. Two, it doesn't sugar coat. It tells your short life on this broken planet will be tough. In fact, the elite all stars (Moses, Ruth, Daniel, Jeremiah, Joseph, Jesus and all his disciples) experienced brutal. They all endured man at his worst. Slavery is in there. Again, show's man's ugliness and making oneself God to control others. Slavery is man made. Also shows how God's chosen ones endured it and triumphed.
It's safe to say we are all appalled by slavery. Flip side, odds are you are enslaved to something. You may not even realized it until now. Debt, addiction, alcohol, opioids, sugar, overeating, money, your job, adultery, another person, porn.. Need I go on? As Casey encouraged, God is in the freedom business. Jesus will take what ails you and help you triumph. God's Holy Spirit will guide you. You need to ask. You also need to be ready that it won't be an instant answer. One cannot get stronger without resistance. The more resistance you encounter, the greater the opportunity for strength and triumph. God wants his people strong...and that includes you.
Ending on a song note, you need to see a victory. Trust me, stick with Jesus and it's coming. Despite your darkness, God sees you. You are listening to this for a reason. As Vaquero would tell you, "You Matter'. This is "See a Victory" by Elevation Worship. Give them some love and add it to your, "I need Encouragement and Wisdom" play list. Now go, tune in more, lift those weights that are weighing you down to God. Ask for guidance and direction on what is your best path to Victory...
