Blessed is the one who always trembles before God,
but whoever hardens their heart falls into trouble.
Proverbs 28:14 NIV
The Blessed One
Canada’s sovereignty over the Arctic region wasn’t finalized until 1985. That year the waters of the Arctic Archipelago were delineated. Canada claims full sovereignty over all those waters, including the straits of the Northwest Passage. The Northwest Territories was further divided in 1999 with the creation of the territory Nunavut, which includes most of the Arctic Archipelago and the mainland roughly east of the treeline.
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One of the great truths of the Kingdom of God is that our Creator is both almighty and powerful -so much so that every time we see an angel, or the Lord, appear in a glorified state before men and women, the first response is always fear – and is at the same time loving, kind, and grace-filled. In fact, the number one command in scripture is “do not be afraid.” Who is this God of wonder and glory and grace? He has revealed Himself in the person of Jesus Christ, and to know Him is to know life itself. Centuries before Jesus arrived, King Solomon took note of all of this and wrote, in Proverbs 28:14: “Blessed is the one who always trembles before God, but whoever hardens their heart falls into trouble.” I recently read this testimony on social media: “I was born a Muslim in Iran. I was worried and depressed, sitting and looking at the Tigris River in my city. Jesus’ face appeared to me. “Son, you’re not alone.” And now I am a Christian, and I pray every day at the edge of the river. Thank you, Jesus, for this grace. I’m not alone now. Jesus is with me.” What a God we serve, a God of might and a God of grace. Soften your heart to Him.
These have been words from the heart.
Bob Beasley