David was greatly distressed because the men were talking of stoning him; each one was bitter in spirit because of his sons and daughters. But David found strength in the LORD his God. (1 Samuel 30:6 NIV) While reading First Samuel chapter 30, I found myself drawn to the last sentence in verse six, “ButContinueContinue reading “Finding Strength in God”
Category Archives: Old Testament
Confronting Our Bullies
David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.” (1 Samuel 17:45 NIV) No one seems to have an answer to bullying these days. Helpless kidsContinueContinue reading “Confronting Our Bullies”
I Told You So
Oh, that my people would listen to me! Oh, that Israel would follow me, walking in my paths! (Psalm 81:13 NLT) God’s ancient people wouldn’t listen to Him or pay attention to His warnings. So He let them be in order that they would learn to listen the hard way. “Listen to me, O myContinueContinue reading “I Told You So”
In Who Do You Place Your Trust?
“Let there be a treaty between me and you,” he said, “as there was between my father and your father. See, I am sending you a gift of silver and gold. Now break your treaty with Baasha king of Israel so he will withdraw from me.” (1 Kings 15:19 NIV) Israel’s ancient kings often madeContinueContinue reading “In Who Do You Place Your Trust?”
You Live and Learn
These things happened to them as a warning to us. All this was written in the Scriptures to teach us who live in these last days. (1 Corinthians 10:11 CEV) Mistakes are inevitable. However, as unpleasant as they might be, they can actually teach us something, if we let them. As a family member wouldContinueContinue reading “You Live and Learn”
Warning Markers
These are all warning markers—DANGER!—in our history books, written down so that we don’t repeat their mistakes. Our positions in the story are parallel—they at the beginning, we at the end—and we are just as capable of messing it up as they were. Don’t be so naive and self-confident. You’re not exempt. You could fallContinueContinue reading “Warning Markers”
Always Faithful
The LORD said to me, “Go, show your love to your wife again, though she is loved by another man and is an adulteress. Love her as the LORD loves the Israelites, though they turn to other gods and love the sacred raisin cakes.” (Hosea 3:1 NIV) No man or woman can stand unfaithfulness, andContinueContinue reading “Always Faithful”
Our Plan vs. God’s Plan
By Marlene Tavares “I know what I’m doing. I have it all planned out—plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for.” (Jeremiah 29:11 MSG) When I was 18 years old and preparing to graduate high school, I had my whole life planned out and itContinueContinue reading “Our Plan vs. God’s Plan”
In His Care
He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge. (Psalm 91:4 NIV) We thought we were going to lose her. We constantly received calls, urging us to come see her because she wasn’t well. When her health would improve within hours, I was still afraid to leave her sideContinueContinue reading “In His Care”
Don’t Miss the New
By Fadia Jolag Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. (Isaiah 43:18-19 NIV) It’s not surprise that Isaiah is one of my favouriteContinueContinue reading “Don’t Miss the New”
Rising with the Son 