The LORD replied, "My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest." Then Moses said to him, "If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here. How will anyone know that you are pleased with me and with your people unless you go with us? WhatContinue reading "He is Irreplaceable"
The Gracious Hand of God
David said to Gad, “I am in deep distress. Let me fall into the hands of the LORD, for his mercy is very great; but do not let me fall into human hands.” (1 Chronicles 21:13 NIV) After committing the sin of taking a census of Israel, King David was given the option of choosingContinue reading "The Gracious Hand of God"
What’s in Your Dream?
Joseph had a dream. (Genesis 37:5 NIV) Can you remember the last dream that you had? Did you dwell on it for a moment and shrug it off afterwards, or did you ignore it altogether? I believe that God speaks to us even while we sleep, so we should try to understand the meaning ofContinue reading "What’s in Your Dream?"
Make It Plain
After Hezekiah had read the note from the king of Assyria, he took it to the temple and spread it out for the LORD to see. (2 Kings 19:14 CEV) The Assyrian king, Sennacherib, was threatening King Hezekiah of Judah. What I admire about Hezekiah is the manner in which he chose to respond toContinue reading "Make It Plain"
Sensitive Towards Others
But when she came to the man of God at the mountain, she fell to the ground before him and caught hold of his feet. Gehazi began to push her away, but the man of God said, "Leave her alone. She is deeply troubled, but the LORD has not told me what it is." (2Continue reading "Sensitive Towards Others"
Believe
Elisha replied, “Hear the word of the LORD. This is what the LORD says: About this time tomorrow, a seah of the finest flour will sell for a shekel and two seahs of barley for a shekel at the gate of Samaria.” The officer on whose arm the king was leaning said to the manContinue reading "Believe"
The Unseen Reality
“Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered. “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” And Elisha prayed, “Open his eyes, LORD, so that he may see.” Then the LORD opened the servant’s eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.Continue reading "The Unseen Reality"
Seek Shelter Under His Wings
I was ashamed to ask the king for soldiers and horsemen to protect us from enemies on the road, because we had told the king, “The gracious hand of our God is on everyone who looks to him, but his great anger is against all who forsake him.” So we fasted and petitioned our GodContinue reading "Seek Shelter Under His Wings"
Share It Anyway
You are a spring of water giving Israel life and hope.But if the people reject what you have told me,they will be swept away like words written in dust.(Jeremiah 17:13 CEV) Who would know this better than God’s own prophet? Jeremiah had faithfully passed down God’s message to the people, but he also realized thatContinue reading "Share It Anyway"
Stronger
“Stand at attention while I prepare you for your work. I’m making you as impregnable as a castle, Immovable as a steel post, solid as a concrete block wall. You’re a one-man defense system against this culture, Against Judah’s kings and princes, against the priests and local leaders. They’ll fight you, but they won’t evenContinue reading "Stronger"
Rising with the Son 