Messages by Desiring God

The law teaches two things about obtaining salvation.

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You were made for indestructible joy, but you won’t find it in yourself or in anything this world has to offer.

Consider how Jesus has been merciful to you, and then be like him.

You don’t have to be anxious. Your heavenly Father will provide for all of your needs.

Our treasures on earth will fade — and fast. Our only permanent treasure lies in heaven.

Heaven is where old glories ripen in memory and the thrill of new glories breaks upon us every day.

God freely and sovereignly acts to display his glory in all things. Who are we to question him?

Dive into the fascinating exploration of how God’s sovereignty shapes history, as illustrated through Pharaoh's hardening in Exodus. Discover the unity between Scripture's Old and New Testaments, emphasizing divine revelation in Christ. John Piper expands on the mystery of God’s mercy and hardening, discussing how unconditional election plays a role. He tackles objections to God's justice and highlights the purpose behind the plagues as a display of divine power. Ultimately, the importance of prayer and belief in light of God's sovereign will is powerfully emphasized.

Judson was America's first foreign missionary and an example of one who considered and executed his own uniquely strategic role in completing the Great Commission.