“So the people believed; and when they heard that the Lord was concerned about the sons of Israel and that He had seen their affliction, then they bowed low and worshipped.” Exodus 4:31 This verse is recorded as Moses first returns to Egypt after the burning bush incident. The people…
“Not that we are adequate in ourselves to consider anything as coming from ourselves, but our adequacy is from God.” 2 Corinthians 3:5 When we are not trying to prove to the world or ourselves that we are adequate in ourselves, then we are free to be whom called created…
“But I say to you who hear, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.” Luke 6:27-28 God requires us to have a soft heart for those who hurt us. This is not easy. But seeing them…
That was me this past week. What! Not really, Lord!!! Gallbladder surgery? But, God, I eat right. I have a very lowfat diet. I even just lost 14 pounds! That’s when I realized (once again) that I am not in control. Yes, nutrition can give you a better chance at…
I ran across this passage in Ezekiel – beautiful. Here is an excerpt. “Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel…” “For thus says the Lord God, “Behold, I Myself will search for My sheep and seek them out. As a shepherd cares for his herd in the day…
“In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.”John 16:33 The president has issued his executive orders. Does it seem like things are getting out of control? Guess what? They have in the past and they will continue to be. Jesus did not promise us…
“The Lord sat as King at the flood, Yes, the Lord sits as King forever.” Psalm 29:10 Yes, I know I have used that verse recently. But it is where the rubber meets the road in our Christian faith. We pray for what we want, but then we must…
“By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, And by the breath of His mouth all their host. He gathers the waters of the sea together as a heap; He lays up the deeps in storehouses. Let all the earth fear the Lord; Let all the inhabitants of…
Taken from The Distant Beacon by Janette Oke and T. Davis Bunn. “So you see that it was not just your plan for good that was thwarted, but God’s plan as well.”“I mean that your Uncle Charles could have been quite in step with God’s plan for the Harrow estate. …
“The Lord sat as King at the flood;Yes, the Lord sits as King forever.”Psalm 29:10 It’s raining! It has been raining for a week! But here in West Texas we are not complaining!! We are rejoicing for the life-giving moisture! Thank you Lord! Rain can be a blessing when there…