«One need not be a deep…

«One need not be a deep theologian to understand the lessons themselves. Man sins, but God is gracious. Man rebels, but God restrains. Man fails, but God is faithful forever. Man presents hurdles and schemes and rivalries to tear down and triumph over his fellow man, God gifts His people such that in their very weaknesses, God prevails. For the battle is the Lord's, and it will not be won by man's skill and cunning. Indeed, by these devices, man is frustrated. In grace, submission, humility, patience, God preserves His people and brings destruction to His enemies. Nothing here is complicated. All is simple. Yet all is so profound.»

(Joel McDurmon, In the Midst of Your Enemies, chapter 1)