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”
Category Archives: Victory
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”
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”
The Light Overcomes the Darkness
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. (John 1:5 NIV) Photo by Kaique Rocha on Pexels.com Jesus, who came to be “the light of the world” (John 8:12), shined a light so bright that the darkness couldn’t overcome it. In fact, even after His enemies succeeded in getting HimContinueContinue reading “The Light Overcomes the Darkness”
Your Story is Far From Over
God blessed Job’s later life even more than his earlier life. (Job 42:12 MSG) Job had a great beginning: big family, good health and great wealth. But in the blink of an eye, he lost it all. His friends thought the loss meant falling out of favor with God. But in the end we discover thatContinueContinue reading “Your Story is Far From Over”
Don’t be a Pain
Jabez was a better man than his brothers, a man of honor. His mother had named him Jabez (Oh, the pain!), saying, “A painful birth! I bore him in great pain!” Jabez prayed to the God of Israel: “Bless me, O bless me! Give me land, large tracts of land. And provide your personal protection—don’tContinueContinue reading “Don’t be a Pain”
Please Save Us!
The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest heaven!” (Matthew 21:9 NIV) Since the beginning of time, God has promised to save the people He has created because salvation isContinueContinue reading “Please Save Us!”
Don’t Run Away
“That same day, two of them were walking to the village Emmaus, about seven miles out of Jerusalem. They were deep in conversation, going over all these things that had happened. In the middle of their discussion, Jesus appeared and walked along with them. But they were not able to recognize who he was. HeContinueContinue reading “Don’t Run Away”
Take Up Your Cross
“And he who does not take up his cross and follow Me [cleave steadfastly to Me, conforming wholly to My example in living and, if need be, in dying also] is not worthy of Me.” (Matthew 10:38 AMPC) I’ve been looking forward to this time of year. In fact, I woke up excited knowing thatContinueContinue reading “Take Up Your Cross”
Turn the Light On
Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. (Psalm 119:105 NIV) By your words I can see where I’m going; they throw a beam of light on my dark path. (Psalm 119:105 MSG) Photo by Timothy Eberly on Unsplash Psalm 119, the longest chapter in the Bible and which celebrates God’sContinueContinue reading “Turn the Light On”
Rising with the Son 