Note: The following article is appropriate for all ages, and should be read with family and friends. Before our earth was created, a war began and is still going on in our world today. This war is called the Great Controversy . The word controversy (pronounced " khan -tro-verse-ee") is taken from the Latin word controversus (pronounced "khan-tro- were -sus") meaning disputable or, more literally, turned against . Between whom is this controversy? It is between Jesus Christ and His enemy, the Devil. So who is turned against whom? The Devil is turned against Jesus and is opposing Him. And what exactly is being disputed? The Devil thinks that Jesus is not as powerful as He claims to be. "And the devil said unto him, If thou be the Son of God , command this stone that it be made bread" (Luke 4:3 KJV). " And the LORD said unto Satan, 'Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none...
Encouraging young people to draw closer to God and experience a deeper connection with Him. "Draw nigh to God, and He will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded." James 4:8
Hey Gabrielle!
ReplyDeleteGlad to see a new post from you! How have things been going? Did you get my last email? Anyway, lovely post as always. I am finding a similar struggle now actually, so your post was encouraging. Thanks for writing! Hope to hear from you soon. Blessings
Hey Alexandra! Yes, I will reply to that. Thank you for your kind words. I have been finding of late that many of us are having similar challenges, but then God uses us to be an encouragement to others. Awesome to be used by Him!
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