Grief

Sometimes the news comes quick. Sometimes the news comes slow. No matter how or when it comes, grief travels in the wake of the news. Grief is heavy, weighty, a burden, especially when it involves someone deeply loved. Grief is not meant to be carried alone. It’s too heavy and may last a while—and that’s ok. That’s what family and friends are for, to share the load. Jesus stood outside the tomb of his friend and wept but He did not weep alone. It was a deep, human moment. “ Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted ” (Matt 5:4). If anyone knows how we feel in grief, it’s Him. But His grief did not linger long, as at the mention of his name, Lazarus came forth. We are not meant to dwell in grief, but should leave room enough for it. Let it run its course. Like the song says, “ Every Storm Runs Out Of Rain .” Another song says, “ The storm We will dance as it breaks The storm It will give as it takes And all of our pain is washed away Don't cry or be afraid Some things...

"How can there be one God if the Bible talks about many gods? How many gods are there?"


There are many gods, which is why The One True and Living God distinguish Himself from all those that are not really gods at all. The objecting question is not a good one and the proofs are even worse; for example, Exodus 12:23 is sometimes referenced as proof there are many gods. The context of the passage clearly shows the Lord God doing two acts, not two gods working two acts.

Another proof used in this objection is 1 John 5:7 (KJV), which reads, “For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.” The proof used by the objector answers against the objector. There is only one God.

The first command is that we love God with all heart, mind, soul and strength. This means our love and devotion is undivided. Other things that compromise that love are gods of our own understanding, and this is offensive to the true and living God. This is why God warns repeatedly that men turn from false gods (things that are not really gods at all and steal His love) and cry for mercy to the true and living God.

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