The Valley of Dark Shadows It is a land as dark as midnight, a land of gloom and confusion, where even the light is dark as midnight. – Job 10:22 Psalms 23:4: Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and yourContinue reading “The Valley of Dark Shadows”
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Spies and Pretenders
Spies and Pretenders So that we may not be exploited by Satan (for we are not ignorant of his schemes). – 2 Corinthians 2:11 2 Corinthians 11:13-15 These people are false apostles. They are deceitful workers who disguise themselves as apostles of Christ. But I am not surprised! Even Satan disguises himself as an angelContinue reading “Spies and Pretenders”
Prayer Rooted in Character
Prayer Rooted in Character Don’t make rash promises, and don’t be hasty in bringing matters before God. After all, God is in heaven, and you are here on earth. So let your words be few. – Ecclesiastes 5:2 Matthew 6:8-10 Your Father knows exactly what you need even before you ask him! Pray like this:Continue reading “Prayer Rooted in Character”
Arguing with God ∙∙∙
Arguing with God ∙∙∙ Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Tell me if you know so much. – Job 38:4 Job 40:1-5 Then the LORD said to Job, “Do you still want to argue with the Almighty? You are God’s critic, but do you have the answers?” Then Job repliedContinue reading “Arguing with God ∙∙∙”
The Overview Effect
The Overview Effect I have heard all about you, LORD. I am filled with awe by your amazing works. In this time of our deep need, help us again as you did in years gone by. In wrath, remember mercy. – Habakkuk 3:2 Psalms 33:4-9 For the word of the LORD holds true, and weContinue reading “The Overview Effect”
Indomitable Courage
Indomitable Courage My servant Caleb has a different attitude than the others have. He has remained loyal to me, so I will bring him into the land he explored. His descendants will possess their full share of that land. – Numbers 14:24 Joshua 14:9-12 Moses solemnly promised me, ‘The land of Canaan on which youContinue reading “Indomitable Courage”
Hannah’s Song
Hannah’s Song For all the earth is the LORD’s, and he has set the world in order. – 1 Samuel 2:8 1 Samuel 2:1-10 Then Hannah prayed: My heart rejoices in the LORD! The LORD has made me strong. Now I have an answer for my enemies; I rejoice because you rescued me. No oneContinue reading “Hannah’s Song”
Handed Over to the Torturers
Handed Over to the Torturers My heavenly Father will do that to you if you refuse to forgive your brothers and sisters from your heart. – Matthew 18:35 Matthew 18:31-34 When some of the other servants saw this, they were very upset. They went to the king and told him everything that had happened. ThenContinue reading “Handed Over to the Torturers”
Vigilant Flexibility
Vigilant Flexibility See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise. – Ephesians 5:15 Ephesians 5:15-19: So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. Don’t act thoughtlessly but understand what the Lord wants youContinue reading “Vigilant Flexibility”
I Have Had Enough
I Have Had Enough Listen to me, descendants of Jacob, all you who remain in Israel. I have cared for you since you were born. Yes, I carried you before you were born. I will be your God throughout your lifetime, until your hair is white with age. I made you, and I will careContinue reading “I Have Had Enough”
