Abel also brought of the firstborn of his flock and of their fat. And the Lord respected Abel and his offering. Genesis 4:4 Two brothers, two different professions, two kinds of offering to present to God. That is the story of Cain and Abel (Genesis 4:2). God is the recipient of their offering, the Sovereign King who … Continue reading The Acceptable Offering
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A Page from Job’s Diary
But evil does not spring from the soil, and trouble does not sprout from the earth. People are born for trouble as readily as sparks fly up from a fire. “If I were you, I would go to God and present my case to him. Job 5:6-8 For Meditation "If I were you..." Well, that … Continue reading A Page from Job’s Diary
To the One Who Never Fails
But when all goes well with you, remember me and show me kindness; mention me to Pharaoh and get me out of this prison. I was forcibly carried off from the land of the Hebrews, and even here I have done nothing to deserve being put in a dungeon.” Genesis 40:14-15 NIV For Meditation Joseph is worn out and … Continue reading To the One Who Never Fails
Where Is Your Oil
In reply Jesus said: “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. Luke 10:30 “Somebody help me!” Baba heard the distress call. With a rope around his neck tied to the branch of the … Continue reading Where Is Your Oil
Our Ever-Present God
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.Deuteronomy 31:6 It is fascinating to observe a little child’s absolute trust in his father in everything. The little kid believes completely that his father is the … Continue reading Our Ever-Present God
A Promise For The Bank
"Ask me and I will tell you remarkable secrets you do not know about things to come"Jeremiah 33:3 God's burning with a desire to share His heart with His children. "Ask me and I will tell you remarkable secrets you do not know about things to come" (Jer. 33:3). "Should I hide my plan from … Continue reading A Promise For The Bank
Your Anxious Moments
If you are afraid to attack, go down to the camp … and listen to what they are saying … [and] be encouraged.” Judges 7:9-11 For Meditation In all of scripture, I have not yet seen any person with whom God dealt so tenderly than Gideon. The man was afraid. He had zero self-confidence and struggled … Continue reading Your Anxious Moments
If God Has Said It
What is this dream you had? Will your mother and I and you’re your brothers actually come and bow down to the ground before you?Genesis 37:10 His eyes were bright, filled with childlike expectation. His voice revealed the joy and wonder of what he had seen in his dream. He needed to share with somebody, … Continue reading If God Has Said It
A Child Is Born, A Son Is Given!
For a child is born to us, a son is given to us.The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called:Wonderful Counselor,[a] Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 The Birth of Jesus 2 At that time the Roman emperor, Augustus, decreed that a census should be taken throughout the Roman Empire. 2 (This was the first census … Continue reading A Child Is Born, A Son Is Given!