Futile rage ∙∙ Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? – Psalms 2:1 Psalms 2:1-6 1 Why are the nations so angry? Why do they waste their time with futile plans? 2 The kings of the earth prepare for battle; the rulers plot together against the LORD and his anointed one.Continue reading “Futile rage ∙∙”
Category Archives: 21st Century Biblical Reflections
Jail time ∙
Jail time ∙ Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men.” – Acts 5:29 Acts 16:22-32 22 A mob quickly formed against Paul and Silas, and the city officials ordered them stripped and beaten with wooden rods. 23 They were severely beaten, and then they were thrown into prison. The jailerContinue reading “Jail time ∙”
I want out ∙
I want out ∙ As for me, I will call on God, and the LORD will rescue me. – Psalms 55:16 Psalms 55:4-18 4 My heart pounds in my chest. The terror of death assaults me. 5 Fear and trembling overwhelm me, and I can’t stop shaking. 6 Oh, that I had wings like aContinue reading “I want out ∙”
Hardened for righteousness ∙
Hardened for righteousness ∙ Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men.” – Acts 5:29 Acts 16:22-32 22 A mob quickly formed against Paul and Silas, and the city officials ordered them stripped and beaten with wooden rods. 23 They were severely beaten, and then they were thrown into prison. TheContinue reading “Hardened for righteousness ∙”
A word from the Lord was rare ∙∙
A word from the Lord was rare ∙∙ A word from the LORD was rare in those days, and visions were infrequent. – 1 Samuel 3:1 1 Samuel 3:1-11 1 Now in those days messages from the LORD were very rare, and visions were quite uncommon. 4 Suddenly, the LORD called out, “Samuel!” “Yes?” SamuelContinue reading “A word from the Lord was rare ∙∙”