A Pride festival near the Dead Sea has stirred controversy for Christians who cannot ignore the region’s long association with Sodom. This devotional reflects on Luke 17, the judgment of God, the hardness of the human heart, and the urgent call of the gospel in a world that still does not fear Him.
Tag: Fear of God
The Way Back Begins with a Grave
Jacob didn’t just walk back to Bethel—he buried idols, wept at graves, endured betrayal, and rebuilt the altar. Genesis 35 is not a sentimental return to God, but a costly one. This is the story of what happens when obedience meets opposition, sorrow, and the fierce mercy of God. The way back is through a grave. The way forward is under His hand.
The One Thing That Will Make God’s Presence Leave
When God blesses a church, a people, or a life—it’s never random. Psalm 76 doesn’t just celebrate the victory; it teaches us how to receive it without pride, how to tremble when the fire falls, and why fearing God is the only way to keep what He’s given.