Photo by Jeremy Bishop on Pexels.com 2 Chronicles 14:12 New International Version The Lord struck down the Cushites before Asa and Judah. The Cushites fled, 13 and Asa and his army pursued them as far as Gerar. Such a great number of Cushites fell that they could not recover; they were crushed before the Lord and his forces. The men of Judah carried off … Continue reading When God Responds
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The Prayer of the Helpless
2 Chronicles 14:11 New International Version Then Asa called to the Lord his God and said, “Lord, there is no one like you to help the powerless against the mighty. Help us, Lord our God, for we rely on you, and in your name we have come against this vast army. Lord, you are our God; do not let mere mortals prevail against … Continue reading The Prayer of the Helpless
The Blessings of a New Beginning.
Righteousness is not hereditary. Though God commends the life and teachings of parents as the best way to guide their children for righteous living (Prov. 22:6), we cannot presume on the condition of a person based on that of their parent. Accordingly, we cannot conclude from the wayward living of a person that their parents … Continue reading The Blessings of a New Beginning.
The Attrition of Faith
Photo by Tatiana Syrikova on Pexels.com 2 Chronicles 16:12 New King James Version And in the thirty-ninth year of his reign, Asa became diseased in his feet, and his malady was severe; yet in his disease he did not seek the Lord, but the physicians. For Meditation As a student, I often traveled between the twin cities … Continue reading The Attrition of Faith
The Record of Hope
Photo by George Dolgikh on Pexels.com Esther 2:23 New Living Translation When an investigation was made and Mordecai’s story was found to be true, the two men were impaled on a sharpened pole. This was all recorded in The Book of the History of King Xerxes’ Reign. For Encouragement He sat at the palace gate and … Continue reading The Record of Hope
Futile Resistance
Matthew 27:37, 66 New Living Translation A sign was fastened above Jesus’ head, announcing the charge against him. It read: “This is Jesus, the King of the Jews.” So, they sealed the tomb and posted guards to protect it. For Meditation The foolishness of man! How could a stone keep the Son of God in … Continue reading Futile Resistance
When God Steps into Your Case
Photo by Josh Sorenson on Pexels.com When the Lord Steps Into Your Case Numbers 12:4-5 New Living Translation So immediately the Lord called to Moses, Aaron, and Miriam and said, “Go out to the Tabernacle all three of you!” So the three of them went to the Tabernacle. Then the Lord descended in the pillar of cloud and stood at … Continue reading When God Steps into Your Case
When People Speak Against You
Numbers 12:2 New Living Translation They said, “Has the Lord spoken only through Moses? Hasn’t he spoken through us, too?” But the Lord heard them. For Encouragement This is one scripture I love most. I love it because it is comforting to every leader of integrity. You do not have to worry about those who undermine your authority. The … Continue reading When People Speak Against You
Blessing
Ezekiel 34:26 New International Version I will make them and the places surrounding my hill a blessing. I will send down showers in season; there will be showers of blessing. Prayer for You May the showers of God's blessing pour upon you in abundance, in your particular season of need, and according to His divine mercy and grace. Amen! Shalom
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 