“But I did obey the Lord,” Saul said. “I went on the mission the Lord assigned me. I completely destroyed the Amalekites and brought back Agag their king."1 Samuel 15:20 How do you define obedience? God told King Saul to go to war and annihilate the Amalekites (1 Sam. 15:1-3). He did not put any exception clause in Saul's … Continue reading The Arrogance of Partial Obedience

He replied, “It is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to the dogs.”Matthew 15:26 Your Encouragement Your position in life does not matter before the Lord. The game-changer is why you have come to Him. The Canaanite woman knew Jesus was the only person with the power to heal her daughter. She … Continue reading Called by Names?

Those who know your name trust in you, for you, O Lord, do not abandon those who search for you.Psalms 9:10 Trust in the Lord, for you know Him, not casually, but as Him who is your Lord and Savior. He is “a refuge for the oppressed, [and] a stronghold in times of trouble” (Ps. 9:9-10). … Continue reading Unabandoned

Now the house of David was told, “Aram has allied itself with Ephraim”; so the hearts of Ahaz and his people were shaken, as the trees of the forest are shaken by the wind.Isaiah 7:2 Your Encouragement Two kings are marching against Judah. The heart of the people melts. Ahaz, their king, is shaken like a leaf in … Continue reading What Report Have You Heard?

Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.Proverbs 17:14 For Meditation Going on the offensive is an excellent strategy for physical warfare. The most lethal blow is always the sneak attack. In relationships, however, it is destructive, particularly, when you employ sneaky tactics. You build distrust … Continue reading Stop It, Please!

This is what the Lord says, he who made the earth, the Lord who formed it and established it—the Lord is his name: ‘Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.’ Jeremiah 33:3 For Meditation This is not an invitation to ask God for your next deal as a businessperson or to ask Him … Continue reading A Wake-up Call

Then the herald loudly proclaimed, “Nations and peoples of every language, this is what you are commanded to do: As soon as you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipe and all kinds of music, you must fall down and worship the image of gold that King Nebuchadnezzar has set up. Whoever does not fall down … Continue reading The Two Heralds