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?"

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"

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"

“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"

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"

“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"

Lord, I know that people's lives are not their own; it is not for them to direct their steps. (Jeremiah 10:23 NIV) Isaac and Rebekah started out trusting God. Their divinely arranged marriage is an inspiring story (you can read about it in Genesis 24). When Rebekah couldn’t have children, the Bible tells us thatContinue reading "Manipulating or Trusting?"

You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.(Jeremiah 29:13 NIV) How reassuring to know that God will be found when we seek Him wholeheartedly. The religious Athenians, who worshipped “an unknown god,” were able to know Him through Paul, who taught them that “he is not far fromContinue reading "While He May Be Found"