God has a sense of humor ∙ About noontime, Elijah began mocking them. “You’ll have to shout louder,” he scoffed, “for surely he is a god! Perhaps he is daydreaming or is relieving himself. Or maybe he is away on a trip or is asleep and needs to be awakened!” – 1 Kings 18:27 ExodusContinue reading “God has a sense of humor ∙”
Category Archives: 21st Century Biblical Reflections
Poor giving ∙∙
Poor giving ∙∙ And He looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the treasury. – Luke 21:1 Luke 21:1-4 1 While Jesus was in the Temple, he watched the rich people dropping their gifts in the collection box.2 Then, a poor widow came by and dropped in two small coins.3 “I tellContinue reading “Poor giving ∙∙”
Who’s in, who’s out? ∙∙
Who’s in, who’s out? ∙∙ And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia, write: He who is holy, who is true, who has the key of David, who opens, and no one will shut, and who shuts, and no one opens. – Revelation 3:7 Revelation 1:17-18 17 Do not be afraid; I am theContinue reading “Who’s in, who’s out? ∙∙”
Running wild ∙∙
Running wild ∙∙ When people do not accept divine guidance, they run wild. – Proverbs 29:18 Exodus 32:19-35 9 When they came near the camp, Moses saw the calf and the dancing, and he burned with anger. He threw the stone tablets to the ground, smashing them at the foot of the mountain.20 He tookContinue reading “Running wild ∙∙”
Running fast but getting nowhere ∙∙
Running fast but getting nowhere ∙∙ If racing against mere men makes you tired, how will you race against horses? – Jeremiah 12:5 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 6 Remember this – a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop. 7Continue reading “Running fast but getting nowhere ∙∙”
