“You are my Father, my God, the Rock my Savior.” (Psalm 89:26 NIV) Jesus’ hearers were in denial. They claimed that Abraham was their father, but failed to have Abraham’s faith. Then they claimed that God was their father, but their actions of hate spoke louder than their words of love. Jesus revealed who theirContinueContinue reading “Is God Your Father?”
Category Archives: Old Testament
God’s Sure Promise of Protection
“Because he loves me,” says the LORD, “I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. He will call on me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him. With long life I will satisfy him and show him myContinueContinue reading “God’s Sure Promise of Protection”
He Knows Best
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. (Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV) “Love is blind,” we tell ourselves when a man or woman we know can’t see the flaws in the one they love. Thankfully, it’sContinueContinue reading “He Knows Best”
Common Sense
I have better understanding and deeper insight than all my teachers, because Your testimonies are my meditation. (Psalm 119:99 AMP) One of my high school teachers used to refer to common sense as if it were the answer to everything. As an adult, who is constantly meeting and getting to know people, I now understandContinueContinue reading “Common Sense”
God’s Record Book
Then those who feared the LORD talked with each other, and the LORD listened and heard. A scroll of remembrance was written in his presence concerning those who feared the LORD and honored his name. (Malachi 3:16 NIV) Imagine God having a record book where your notable deeds are stored immediately for future reference. ThisContinueContinue reading “God’s Record Book”
Come Home
If you return to the LORD, then your fellow Israelites and your children will be shown compassion by their captors and will return to this land, for the LORD your God is gracious and compassionate. He will not turn his face from you if you return to him.” (2 Chronicles 30:9 NIV) King Hezekiah ofContinueContinue reading “Come Home”
New Day, New Mercies
Then I remember something that fills me with hope. The LORD’s kindness never fails! If he had not been merciful, we would have been destroyed. The LORD can always be trusted to show mercy each morning. (Lamentations 3:21-23 CEV) God’s new mercies every day should fill us with hope as well. Despite yesterday’s failures andContinueContinue reading “New Day, New Mercies”
You Can!
“Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5 NLT) “Apart from me you can do nothing,” Jesus said. So years later, having experienced the truth of these words, Paul penned downContinueContinue reading “You Can!”
Facedown
But when the assembly gathered in opposition to Moses and Aaron and turned toward the tent of meeting, suddenly the cloud covered it and the glory of the LORD appeared. Then Moses and Aaron went to the front of the tent of meeting, and the LORD said to Moses, “Get away from this assembly soContinueContinue reading “Facedown”
God Will Give You the Desires of Your Heart
Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you your heart’s desires. (Psalm 37:4 NLT) Driving by the airport one summer, I looked at the planes taking off and longed for a vacation. It had been a hectic year and I needed a break. Unbeknown to me, my family had planned to go awayContinueContinue reading “God Will Give You the Desires of Your Heart”
Rising with the Son 