21st Century Biblical Reflections – Page 44

Are you willing to play? ∙∙

Are you willing to play? ∙∙ Come now, and let us reason together, says the LORD. – Isaiah 1:18 Can two walk together, except they are agreed? – Amos 3:3 Genesis 3:8-10 8 They heard the sound of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and the man andContinue reading “Are you willing to play? ∙∙”

The enemy of my enemy is my friend ∙

The enemy of my enemy is my friend ∙∙ You boast, “We have made a covenant with death, And with Sheol we have made a pact. . The coming destruction can never touch us, for we have made falsehood our refuge and we have concealed ourselves with deception.” – Isaiah 28:15 Isaiah 28:16-18 16 Therefore,Continue reading “The enemy of my enemy is my friend ∙”

Touched by an angel ∙∙

Touched by an angel ∙∙ Just then, a hand touched me and lifted me, still trembling, to my hands and knees. – Daniel 10:10 Daniel 10:17-19 17 How can someone like me, your servant, talk to you, my lord? My strength is gone, and I can hardly breathe. 18 Then the one who looked likeContinue reading “Touched by an angel ∙∙”

The Bad Boys of Bethel

The Bad Boys of Bethel 23 Elisha left Jericho and went up to Bethel. As he was walking along the road, a group of boys from the town began mocking and making fun of him. “Go away, baldy!” they chanted. “Go away, baldy!” 24 Elisha turned around and looked at them, and he cursed themContinue reading “The Bad Boys of Bethel”

When wrong feels right ∙∙

When wrong feels right ∙∙ There is a path that seems right for each person, but it ultimately leads to death. – Proverbs 14:12 James 1:13-16 13 Remember, when you are being tempted, do not say, “God is tempting me.” God is never tempted to do wrong, and he never tempts anyone else. 14 TemptationContinue reading “When wrong feels right ∙∙”