Boldness and Humility in God’s Presence
God does not want us to be timid. He does not want us to hide from his presence. He wants us to come to him openly and honestly, assured of our salvation and confident of our relationship with him.
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Tag: God’s Presence
Holiness: Sacred Separation?
On my recent trip to New Zealand I visited a chapel that had been richly decorated by Maori artisans. The altar had three Maori words boldy written across the front: TAPU, TAPU, TAPU. I asked a New Zealander if tapu might mean holy. She replied “yes”, but she told me that more specifically it means sacred or prohibited. Her answer got me thinking about the meaning of holiness in relation to God.
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Fear and Trembling in Philippians 2:12
God’s transcendent and truly awesome nature warrants reverence and wonder. God working within us should inspire fear and trembling (Philippians 2:12).
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Seeking the Glory of God
Many people are hungry for the greatness, grandeur and glory of God. How can we appreciate, experience, and reflect God’s glory?
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