Closer To Heaven
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COLLEGEDALE, TN — Area Seventh-day Adventist and longtime prophecy chart enthusiast Gerald Finster, 58, confirmed Tuesday that he agrees almost entirely with Pope Leo XIV’s recent statements on war, peace, and the suffering of innocent people — and that he has not slept properly since. “He quoted the Beatitudes,” Finster said, staring at his phone. […] Source: https://atoday.org/satire-local-adventist-agrees-with-pope-deeply-uncomfortable-about-it/
Daily Lesson for Tuesday 14th of April 2026
The grand halls of the Egyptian palace boasted of opulence, pleasure, and ease. “ ‘Moses was learned in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and was mighty in words and deeds’ ” (Acts 7:22, NKJV). A life of power, riches, and popularity were his for the taking; yet, Moses chose something very different. “As historian, poet, philosopher, general of armies, and legislator, he stands without a peer. Yet with the world before him, he had the moral strength to refuse the flattering prospects of wealth and greatness and fame, ‘choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season.’ ”—Ellen G. White, Patriarchs and Prophets, p. 246.
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Moses’ later humility is remarkable, considering the powerful man he was and where he had come from. Yet, through an impulsive sinful act (Exodus 2:12), he lost his self-confidence and self-sufficiency. With mountains as his classroom walls and with pride swept aside, for 40 years Moses was taught by God what he needed to know to lead a nation out of slavery into the Promised Land. The power and riches of what could have been another life in Egypt paled in significance when Moses considered eternity. God had called him very specifically, and Moses followed.
Perhaps most significantly in light of this topic, Numbers 12:3 tells us: “Now the man Moses was very humble, more than all men who were on the face of the earth” (NKJV). Moses, one of the great patriarchs of the Bible, is known for his humility, his meekness. Consider how different his life and leadership would have been had pride crept into each of these big events in his life: the burning bush, the plagues in Egypt, crossing the Red Sea, manna falling from heaven, talking directly to God, receiving the Ten Commandments, and hearing God’s words after he struck the rock.
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Reflect back over your life. If someone were to describe you, would they include “humble” or “meek” in the list of adjectives? Why or why not? The truth is that we can’t be humble in and of ourselves. Sin is part of our lives, which is why we need Jesus so much. Listen to, read, or sing the words in the hymn “I’d Rather Have Jesus,” and consider these words in relation to Moses’ life and yours. |
13 April 2026 | Dear Aunt Sevvy, Is there a biblical basis for how we treat leftover communion bread and juice—burning the bread, and pouring leftover juice on the ground—or is it just tradition? Gentle Reader, The Roman Catholic understanding of the Lord’s Supper is that when Jesus said, “This bread is my body” and […] Source: https://atoday.org/why-do-adventists-burn-leftover-communion-bread-and-pour-out-the-leftover-juice/
Open your Bible and bring everything in your heart before God. No matter how you feel right now, you won’t leave the same. You’ll leave stronger, lighter, and not alone. It’s like being fully known and still deeply understood. This is a reminder for all of us. So send this to someone who might need it today. Source: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ATNukAC6i-8
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