Truth For Life Daily Program God of the Ordinary
Jul 3, 2025
Explore how social media can create feelings of ordinariness, yet highlights that God uses everyday lives for extraordinary purposes. Delve into Fred Mitchell's life, revealing that true greatness comes from spiritual growth, not just achievements. Discover the emotional dynamics of Naomi and Ruth's return to Bethlehem, which emphasizes loyalty and the complexities of grief. Uncover themes of faith and hope amid hardship, showcasing God's unwavering presence in daily life through the lens of Ruth's story.
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God Uses Ordinary Lives
- God uses ordinary people and normal life events for extraordinary purposes.
- Ordinariness is not uselessness; God's care extends deeply into everyday life.
Fred Mitchell's Ordinary Faithfulness
- Fred Mitchell was an ordinary man whose life was marked by steady spiritual growth.
- Though not a founder or reformer, his faithfulness made a lasting impact.
God's Intimate Providence
- God's providence zooms from the vast universe down to individual lives.
- He knows each person intimately and governs all events in their life.
Social media can help us stay connected, but the remarkable pictures can also leave us feeling ordinary. That doesn’t mean we’re insignificant, though! On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg points out how God uses regular people and events for extraordinary purposes.