God’s love, which is stronger than death, is causing me to continue walking the path of the mission the Lord has given me (John 6:1–15). “At that very time some Pharisees came and said to Him, ‘Leave this place and go somewhere else. Herod wants to kill You.’ He replied, ‘Go tell that fox, “I will keep driving out demons and healing people today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will reach My goal.” In any case, I must press on today and tomorrow and the next day—for surely no prophet can die outside Jerusalem! Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you were not willing. Look, your house is left to you desolate. I tell you, you will not see Me again until you say, “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord” (Luke 13:31–35). ...
“You are the man!” “Nathan then said to David, ‘You are the man! …’” (2 Samuel 12:7a). I often find myself realizing things belatedly when reflecting on my own actions. Of course, one of those realizations is the grace of God. Only after some time has passed do I come to realize God's guidance, assistance, and provision. Another thing I tend to realize belatedly is that I have spoken beyond what was appropriate. Especially after engaging in various conversations with someone, upon later reflection, I recognize that the content of the conversation applies to me as well, and I realize that I spoke as if I were discussing someone else. For instance, not too long ago, after a church meeting, during dinner, I had a conversation with a few pastors. Even in reviewing the...