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Only a whisper These are just the fringes of all that he does, merely a whisper of his power. Who, then, can comprehend the thunder of his power? – Job 26:14 Job 26:11-14  11 The foundations of heaven tremble; they shudder at his rebuke.  12 By his power the sea grew calm. By his skillContinue reading “Only a whisper”

Night Stalker Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. – 1 Peter 5:8 Job 1:6-12  6 One day the members of the heavenly court came to present themselves before the LORD, and the Accuser, Satan, came with them.  7 “WhereContinue reading “Night Stalker”

Lost and found Read [the book of the Law] in the presence of the king. – 2 Kings 22:10 2 Kings 22:11-19  11 When the king heard the words of the book of the law, he tore his clothes.  12 Then the king commanded Hilkiah the priest . . .  13 “Go, inquire of theContinue reading “Lost and found”

The hiding place  2 So Jezebel sent this message to Elijah: “May the gods strike me and even kill me if by this time tomorrow I have not killed you just as you killed them.”  3 Elijah was afraid and fled for his life. – 1 Kings 19:2-3 1 Kings 19:3-15  3 Elijah was afraidContinue reading “The hiding place”

Bonnie and Clyde [Ahab] married Jezebel, the daughter of King Ethbaal of the Sidonians, and he began to bow down in worship of Baal. – 1 Kings 16:31 1 Kings 18:14-46  14 And now you say, ‘Go and tell your master, “Elijah is here.”  16 Ahab went out to meet Elijah.  17 When Ahab sawContinue reading “Bonnie and Clyde”

Privileged listening Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one! – Deuteronomy 6:4 Mark 12:28-34 28 One of the teachers of religious law was standing there listening to the debate. He realized that Jesus had answered well, so he asked, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?”  29 JesusContinue reading “Privileged listening”

Family resemblance For God knew his people in advance, and he chose them to become like his Son. – Romans 8:29 1 Peter 2:21-23   21 For God called you to do good, even if it means suffering, just as Christ suffered for you. He is your example, and you must follow in his steps.  22Continue reading “Family resemblance”

Joy or consequences Unfailing love and truth have met together. Righteousness and peace have kissed! – Psalms 85:10  Psalms 32:1-5  1 Oh, what joy for those whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sin is put out of sight!  2 Yes, what joy for those whose record the LORD has cleared of guilt, whose lives are livedContinue reading “Joy or consequences”

Getting forgiven If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. – 1 John 1:9 Colossians 2:13-14  13 And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us allContinue reading “Getting forgiven”

Will the Father ever shun His children? O Lord, you are so good, so ready to forgive, so full of unfailing love for all who ask for your help. – Psalms 86:5  Micah 7:18-20   18 Where is another God like you, who pardons the guilt of the remnant, overlooking the sins of his special people?Continue reading “Will the Father ever shun His children?”