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.” Abram believed the Lord, and he credited it to him as righteousness. (Genesis 15:5-6 NIV) Even the “Father of Faith” needed a visual reminder of God’s promiseContinueContinue reading “Written in the Stars”
Category Archives: Old Testament
Look to Him
“Turn to me and be saved, all you ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other.” (Isaiah 45:22 NIV) The Bible constantly reminds us to turn to God, and for a good reason. The answer to our problems and pain was never in running away from Him, but towards Him.ContinueContinue reading “Look to Him”
In Quietness and Trust
This is what the Sovereign Lord, the Holy One of Israel, says…”in quietness and trust is your strength.” (Isaiah 30:15 NIV) Photo by Jure u0160iriu0107 on Pexels.com In the busyness and noise of life, we’ve forgotten what it means to trust God patiently and quietly. Just like the Israelites in Isaiah 30, we’re always trying to take mattersContinueContinue reading “In Quietness and Trust”
I Am Who I Am
Moses said to God, “Suppose I go to the Israelites and say to them, ‘The God of your fathers has sent me to you,’ and they ask me, ‘What is his name?’ Then what shall I tell them?” God said to Moses, “I am who I am. This is what you are to say to theContinueContinue reading “I Am Who I Am”
That You May Know
Then the Lord said to Moses, “Go to Pharaoh, for I have hardened his heart and the hearts of his officials so that I may perform these signs of mine among them that you may tell your children and grandchildren how I dealt harshly with the Egyptians and how I performed my signs among them, and that you may know that IContinueContinue reading “That You May Know”
Do You See God?
She gave this name to the Lord who spoke to her: “You are the God who sees me,” for she said, “I have now seen the One who sees me.” (Genesis 16:13 NIV) A while back, I wrote a devotional about Hagar being seen by God titled, “God Sees You.” While it’s always encouraging to be reminded ofContinueContinue reading “Do You See God?”
Be Still and Watch
But you will not even need to fight. Take your positions; then stand still and watch the LORD’s victory. He is with you. (2 Chronices 20:17 NLT) It’s that time of year again when many people will commit to some kind of a New Year resolution(s). This year, I feel God leading me towards makingContinueContinue reading “Be Still and Watch”
Emmanuel: God With Us
“The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”). (Matthew 1:23 NIV) Those who have experienced the constant presence of God amidst the difficult times, appreciate the fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy: “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and theyContinueContinue reading “Emmanuel: God With Us”
You Don’t Need to Count Sheep to Sleep
Be thankful and say so to Him. (Psalm 100:4 AMPC) Photo by Tonia Kraakman on Pexels.com We’ve all heard the proverbial saying, “If you can’t sleep, just count sheep.” But even research has shown that this doesn’t work for those who struggle with insomnia because simply put, counting sheep is boring. But there’s something thatContinueContinue reading “You Don’t Need to Count Sheep to Sleep”
Re-joyce
The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me…to comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve in Zion—to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. (Isaiah 61:1-3 NIV) Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again:ContinueContinue reading “Re-joyce”
Rising with the Son 