“Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off of the goal.” Henry Ford
Life as a follow of Jesus doesn’t eliminate the challenges of life. Nor does it eliminate “enemies.” Especially those who would be enemies of the cross of Christ.
“For, as I have often told you before and now tell you again even with tears, many live as enemies of the cross of Christ.” Philippians 3:18 (NIV)
It’s important how we view those obstacles, those enemies. Does God have a purpose for the obstacles?
In this lesson, Mike explores the obstacles that Israel encountered as they rebuild the temple of God.
“For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope.”
Romans 15:4 (NIV)