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Charles R. Swindoll

Like sin itself, Satan appeals to the senses. He originated and perfected the art of disguising evil as good.

Charles R. Swindoll

When you suffer and lose, that does not mean you are being disobedient to God. In fact, it might mean you’re right in the center of His will. The path of obedience is often marked by times of suffering and loss.

obedience, suffering

Charles R. Swindoll

While God is not the author of evil and He never prompts or condones sin, nothing occurs without His sovereign oversight. Others may choose to do evil deeds and God’s people may suffer in the short term, but He will transform the evil intentions of evil people into opportunities for the enrichment of those in His care.

evil, gods-sovereignty, good, providence, suffering

Charles R. Swindoll

[Jesus] plan called for action, and how He expressed it predicted its success. He didn’t say “you might be my witnesses,” or “you could be my witnesses,” or even “you should be my witnesses.” He said “you will be my witnesses.

discipleship, jesus-christ, witnessing

Charles R. Swindoll

In other words Jesus went into the desert to confront His enemy and throw down the gauntlet. He would prove Himself to be the legitimate shepherd of Israel by overcoming the temptations that had undone all of Israel’s previous kings, including His mighty ancestor, King David.

jesus-christ, temptation

Charles R. Swindoll

After Peter came to recognize his own inadequacy, his utter inability to fulfill his destiny apart from obedience to his only true responsibility, he became a rock-solid leader. As his story unfolds in the book of acts, we can clearly see that when Peter kept his eyes on Jesus and followed Him, others followed to. And they followed by the thousands. Needed today: more Peters.

jesus-christ, leadership, peter

Charles R. Swindoll

Which should be an excellent reminder that when God tells you to do something, you’d better do it; He always has a reason.

christianity, god, god-s-plan, god-s-will

Charles R. Swindoll

Whatever we do, we must not treat the Great Commission like it’s the Great Suggestion.

christianity, witnessing

Charles R. Swindoll

Let your passion become a passionate pursuit of Me. And as you follow, the sheep will follow.’ (John 21:20-22)

christianity, jesus-christ, leadership, peter

Charles R. Swindoll

In order to cease our striving, we must transfer our trust away from our own abilities, our own accomplishments, our own strength, and place it on His provision.

christianity, god-s-provision

Charles R. Swindoll

The abundance Jesus offers is a spiritual abundance that transcends circumstances, like income, health, living conditions, and even death. The abundant life is eternal.

christianity, jesus-christ

Charles R. Swindoll

Joy is a deeply felt contentment that transcends difficult circumstances and derives maximum enjoyment from every good experience.

christianity, contentment, joy, trials