don't stop too soon

Romans 16:25 NLT

Now all glory to God, who is able to make you strong, just as my Good News says. This message about Jesus Christ has revealed his plan for you Gentiles, a plan kept secret from the beginning of time.

That is one of those verses that you can tell comes at the end. It is kind of like a signature or something that gives a great closing. But don’t miss the punch.

The explosion of dynamite leaves something behind. It is destruction or what was meant to be hit and changed by it. Maybe that is what God is doing when He brings truth and reality to our lives.

Maybe it was a song.

Maybe it was a Bible verse.

Maybe it was a text message or a card that came in the mail.

There were used to make you stop and think or support something that might be in need of reinforcing. It might even be the answer to the question that has left you second guessing for some time.

The verse above does those things. It does more. May we learn from the facts God gives, from the truth that supports our faith, from the message that is eternal.

God makes us strong.

Jesus has revealed His plan.

There is more, much more, to come as we seek Him and see Him work. Don’t stop too soon. Help others seek Him as well.

Matthew 6:33 NLT

Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.

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