God has a sense of humor ∙

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 ∙”

Drop your weapons ∙∙

Drop your weapons ∙∙ Be still and know that I am God. – Psalms 46:10 1 Kings 19:11-13  11 “Go out and stand before me on the mountain,” the LORD told him. And as Elijah stood there, the LORD passed by, and a mighty windstorm hit the mountain. It was such a terrible blast thatContinue reading “Drop your weapons ∙∙”

Ordinary people extraordinary intercession ∙

Ordinary people extraordinary intercession ∙ The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much. – James 5:16 James 5:17 Elijah was a human being like us, and he prayed earnestly that it would not rain and that there would be no rain on the land for three years and six months! 1 Kings 17:1-2Continue reading “Ordinary people extraordinary intercession ∙”

OK Boomer ∙∙

OK Boomer ∙∙ Stand up in the presence of the elderly, and show respect for the aged. Fear your God. I am the LORD. – Leviticus 19:32 1 Timothy 5:1-2  1 Never speak harshly to an older man, but appeal to him respectfully as you would to your own father. Talk to younger men asContinue reading “OK Boomer ∙∙”

Ineffective prayer ∙∙

Ineffective prayer ∙∙ The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much. – James 5:16 James 5:16-18  16 The energized prayer of a righteous man is able to do much.  17 Elijah was as human as we are, and yet when he prayed earnestly that no rain would fall, none fell for three andContinue reading “Ineffective prayer ∙∙”