“He changes the wilderness into a pool of water and a dry land into springs of water; and there He makes the hungry to dwell, so that they may establish an inhabited city and sow fields and plant vineyards, and gather a fruit for harvest. Also He blesses them...
“But these things I plan won’t happen right away. Slowly, steadily, surely, the time approaches when the vision will be fulfilled. If it seems slow, do not despair, for these things will surely come to pass. Just be patient! They will not be overdue a single day!”...
“…you are precious in my eyes, and honored, and I love you…” Isaiah 43:4a (ESV) Wow, you are precious, honored and loved by God! What else do you need? What are you going to add to your résumé that will top that? What other ladder do you need...
“He changes the wilderness into a pool of water and a dry land into springs of water; and there he makes the hungry to dwell, so that they may establish an inhabited city and sow fields and plant vineyards, and gather a fruit for harvest. Also he blesses them...
“’There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish; but what are these for so many people?’ Jesus said, ‘Have the people recline to eat.’ Now there was plenty of grass in the place. So the men reclined, about five thousand in number. Jesus then took the...