The wife of a man from the company of the prophets cried out to Elisha, “Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that he revered the Lord. But now his creditor is coming to take my two boys as his slave.” Elisha replied to her, “How can I help you? Tell me, whatContinue reading “God cares for You”
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Courage for the Unknown
The LORD said, “Go out and stand on the mountain in the presence of the LORD, for the LORD is about to pass by.” 1 Kings 19:11a Sometimes to fully experience the presence of God you’ve got to step into the unknown. Then a great and powerful wind tore the mountains apart and shattered theContinue reading “Courage for the Unknown”
The Proof is in the Pudding
Then the fire of the Lord fell and burned up the sacrifice, the wood, the stones and the soil, and also licked up the water in the trench. 1 Kings 18:38 Elijah, just saying the name reminds me of “The Lion King”, one of my all-time favorite Disney movies. Do you remember the scene whereContinue reading “The Proof is in the Pudding”
Always Working Behind the Scenes
The LORD will raise up for himself a king over Israel who will cut off the family of Jeroboam. Even now this is beginning to happen. 1 Kings 14:14 Even now….Even when….our circumstances have us feeling like God’s not working, like He’s abandoned us, He’s behind the scenes doing things we just can’t see. YouContinue reading “Always Working Behind the Scenes”
Seek Wisdom from Wise Sources
The king answered the people harshly. Rejecting the advice given him by the elders, he followed the advice of the young men and said, “My father made your yoke heavy; I will make it even heavier. My father scourged you with whips, I will scourge you with scorpions.” 1 Kings 12:13-14 A kingdom will fallContinue reading “Seek Wisdom from Wise Sources”
There’s NO TIME to Fear
Since no one knows the future, who can tell someone else what is to come? As no one has power over the wind to contain it, so no one has power over the time of their death. Ecclesiastes 8:7-8a What may come? No one knows. Yeah we close ourselves up in our homes, weigh everyContinue reading “There’s NO TIME to Fear”
As Much As I LOVE to DO, Rest is a NEED, Too.
Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain. In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat— for he grants sleep to those he loves.Psalm 127:1-2 Doing for others is my favorite thing ButContinue reading “As Much As I LOVE to DO, Rest is a NEED, Too.”
Come Back Home
When your people Israel have been defeated by an enemy because they have sinned against you, and when they turn back to you and give praise to your name, praying and making supplication to you in this temple, then hear from heaven and forgive the sins of your people Israel and bring them back toContinue reading “Come Back Home”
About This Temple
“The word of God came to Solomon saying, “About this Temple you are building—what’s important is that you live the way I’ve set out for you and do what I tell you, following my instructions carefully and obediently. Then I’ll complete in you the promise I made to David your father. I’ll personally take upContinue reading “About This Temple”
Let your Passion fuel your Purpose.
Dance, dance, dear Shulammite, Angel-princess! Dance, and we’ll feast our eyes on your grace! Everyone wants to see the Shulammite dance her victory dances of love and peace.. Song of Songs 6:13 A gifting is sometimes hard to recognize depending on how we see ourselves, but a passion is always felt and should be usedContinue reading “Let your Passion fuel your Purpose.”