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
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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
Give Thanks to the Lord for His Goodness
Giving Thanks to the Lord Psalm 107:1-2 New Living Translation Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever. Has the Lord redeemed you? Then speak out! Tell others he has redeemed you from your enemies. For EncouragementThe path to glory is always through the straits of life. The redeemed must testify to their odious … Continue reading Give Thanks to the Lord for His Goodness
But God!
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Ephesians 2:4-5 New King James Version But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved). For Encouragement “But God!” That’s it! You and me right there—our lifeline. … Continue reading But God!
