Then the LORD told me: Stop talking like a fool!If you turn back to me and speak my message,I will let you be my prophet once again.(Jeremiah 15:19 CEV) These are some very strong words, but God had to scold His prophet, who was beginning to complain and talk like a fool during his hardships.Continue reading "Speak His Word"
We’re Not Alone
He replied, “I have been very zealous for the LORD God Almighty. The Israelites have rejected your covenant, torn down your altars, and put your prophets to death with the sword. I am the only one left, and now they are trying to kill me too.” (1 Kings 19:10 NIV) When Jezebel threatened to killContinue reading "We’re Not Alone"
Manasseh
Joseph named his firstborn Manasseh and said, “It is because God has made me forget all my trouble and all my father’s household.” (Genesis 41:51 NIV) Joseph endured many hardships in his life. Out of jealousy, his brothers sold him into slavery, and while living with his master, Joseph was wrongfully accused and thrown intoContinue reading "Manasseh"
The God Who Exceeds Our Expectations
He took him outside and said, "Look up at the sky and count the stars--if indeed you can count them." Then he said to him, "So shall your offspring be." (Genesis 15:5 NIV) "I love the story of Abraham looking at the stars and the number of children that God promised to give him," readContinue reading "The God Who Exceeds Our Expectations"
Jesus Got the Wheel
The LORD says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you. (Psalm 32:8 NLT) A few days ago, I was driving down the road in peace when all of a sudden, my sister, who was sitting beside me, leaned over and tried to steerContinue reading "Jesus Got the Wheel"
Hope for the Hurting
“But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds,’ declares the Lord, ‘because you are called an outcast, Zion for whom no one cares.’” (Jeremiah 30:17 NIV) This particular Scripture has come up a lot lately. I know it’s a Word from the Saviour. It’s especially fitting during a time when many aroundContinue reading "Hope for the Hurting"
They Need It More
“The older brother became angry and refused to go in. So his father went out and pleaded with him. But he answered his father, ‘Look! All these years I’ve been slaving for you and never disobeyed your orders. Yet you never gave me even a young goat so I could celebrate with my friends…” “‘MyContinue reading "They Need It More"
Tried and True
Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him. (Psalm 34:8 NIV) Have you ever tried something and discovered that it's actually as good as it promises to be? How did you feel? What did you do about it? I'm sure you didn't keep it a secretContinue reading "Tried and True"
Live at Peace
Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone. (Romans 12:18 NLT) Even the great apostle realized that in a world of strife it’s not always easy to live at peace. Nevertheless, he encourages us to make it our goal. Jesus pronounced a blessing on peacemakers, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they willContinue reading "Live at Peace"
Be Happy with Your Portion
LORD, you alone are my inheritance, my cup of blessing. You guard all that is mine. (Psalm 16:5 NLT) I believe that God has assigned each of us our portion in life and if we believe that we’ll lead contented lives. We’ll quit trying to be like someone else because we’d realize that we wereContinue reading "Be Happy with Your Portion"
Rising with the Son 