Biblical Insight Today

What Bill Bright Taught Us About Suffering and God’s Favor. Years ago, H.B. London Jr. received a powerful letter from Vonette Bright, wife of the late Bill Bright, founder of Campus Crusade for Christ.  At the time, Dr. Bright’s health was rapidly declining. In the letter, Vonette shared a conversation she had with her husband.She asked him, “Why do you think you’re suffering? Why would God put you through this?”   Dr. Bright’s reply was immediate and profound: “I’m not suffering! It depends on the definition of suffering. Even grasping for breath for extended periods of time does not compare with what Christ went through during His trial and crucifixion.  He suffered six hours suffocating on the cross.  Think about Peter being crucified upside down,  Paul’s persecution and beheading, and the other disciples who were martyred—except John, who was exiled.  What I am going through is very minor. ”That perspective changes everything. Trouble Comes to Eve...

John Adams once observed, “A house divided upon itself — and upon that foundation do our enemies build their hopes of subduing us.” While division weakens, the gospel brings something far more beautiful: freedom. At its very heart, the good news of Jesus is about ending every form of slavery — especially the invisible chains of spiritual bondage that hold hearts captive. Jesus declared His mission in Luke 4:18-19 with these tender yet powerful words:“The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.” And friends, we have entered that season. Revival is stirring in the air. The gentle, warm winds of the Holy Spirit are blowing across our lives, bringing fresh hope and healing. The river of God’s grace is flowing freely. Heaven’s song is rising — you can almost hear it in the birds singi...