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Romans 10:20

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KJV ORIGINAL

But Esaias is very bold, and saith, I was found of them that sought me not; I was made manifest unto them that asked not after me.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Isaiah gets really bold here and says, 'I let people find me who weren't even looking for me. I showed up for people who never even asked for me.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God shows up for people who aren't even searching — that's how good he is.

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