Living Abundantly by the Life in the Word
Living Abundantly by the Life in the Word
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The word Chesed (Ke-sed) plays a vital role in our Bible. Hidden under layers of translation, culture, and language, we don’t understand the measure of its importance. “Kindness” fulfills one aspect of its meaning, but grace and mercy also define the word. Chesed also reveals a covenant, a relationship. The story of Ruth displays a wonderful example of this biblical …
Chesed is an ancient Hebrew word. One that most Americans don’t know. I have a framed version on my desk at school, and it often receives questions and funny looks. “What’s . . . CH-EES-D?” they ask. I smile and relish the opportunity to tell about my favorite attribute of God, and I think the most important piece of God’s …
Love. It’s a word that stirs up different images and feelings for each of us. A word defined by culture. I think our grandparents or great-grandparents would define it differently than we. For me, the word “love” evokes a warm feeling in my heart. Security, acceptance, provision, and desire. To be loved is to be desired. Is this what …
God is faithful. He is El Emet, the God of faithfulness. Somebody needs to hear this today. He promises, “I’m faithful.” Have you heard this promise? It’s a whisper that has floated through my spirit over and over in the last few years. “Andy, I’m faithful.” The voice is gentle and kind. It comes when I’m worried or sad. Sometimes …
Inside our heart lies an innate need to be seen. Our personalities may affect this to some degree, but everyone needs to be seen by others and by God. Maybe it’s in our DNA. Maybe we get it from our Dad—our heavenly Papa in whose image we were created. Scripture tells us He wants to be known and seen. So, …
