Sentinel chickens ∙∙ O Jerusalem, I have posted watchmen on your walls; they will pray day and night, continually. Take no rest, all you who pray to the LORD. – Isaiah 62:6 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6 1 Now, concerning how and when all this will happen, dear brothers and sisters, we do not really need toContinue reading “Sentinel chickens ∙∙”
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Gratitude is the key to seeing God ∙
Gratitude is the key to seeing God ∙ The LORD gave me what I had, and the LORD has taken it away. Praise the name of the LORD! – Job 1:21 Job 1:14-22 14 A messenger arrived at Job’s home with this news: “Your oxen were plowing, with the donkeys feeding beside them, 15 whenContinue reading “Gratitude is the key to seeing God ∙”
Friendly persuasion ∙∙
Friendly persuasion ∙∙ Because we understand our fearful responsibility to the Lord, we work hard to persuade others. – 2 Corinthians 5:11 John 16:7-11 7 But I tell you the truth, it is best for you that I go away because if I do not, the Helper will not come. If I do go away,Continue reading “Friendly persuasion ∙∙”
Gentle strength ∙∙
Gentle strength ∙∙ Let your gentleness be evident to all. – Philippians 4:5 Isaiah 40:10-11 10 Yes, the Sovereign LORD is coming in power. He will rule with a mighty arm. See, he brings his reward with him as he comes. 11 He will feed his flock like a shepherd. He will carry the lambsContinue reading “Gentle strength ∙∙”
Our guardian angels ∙∙
Our guardian angels ∙∙ For he will order his angels to protect you in all you do. – Psalms 91:11 Matthew 18:10 Beware that you don’t look down on any of these little ones. For I tell you that in heaven, their angels are always in the presence of my heavenly Father. Hebrews 1:14 Therefore,Continue reading “Our guardian angels ∙∙”
Our expiration date ∙∙
Our expiration date ∙∙ John grew up and became strong in spirit. He lived in the wilderness until he began his public ministry to Israel. – Luke 1:80 1 Corinthians 15:54-55 54 Then, when our dying bodies have been transformed into bodies that will never die, this Scripture will be fulfilled: “Death is swallowed upContinue reading “Our expiration date ∙∙”
Nephilim ∙∙
Nephilim ∙∙ The Nephilim were on the earth in those days (and also after this) when the sons of God were having sexual relations with the daughters of man, who gave birth to their children. They were the mighty heroes of old, the famous men. – Genesis 6:4 Numbers 13:33 There also we saw theContinue reading “Nephilim ∙∙”
Seductive subordinate loyalties ∙
Seductive subordinate loyalties ∙ Who would begin construction of a building without first calculating the cost to see if there is enough money to finish it? – Luke 14:28 Luke 9:57-62 57 Someone said to Jesus, “I will follow you wherever you go.” 58 But Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens to live in, andContinue reading “Seductive subordinate loyalties ∙ “
From Milquetoast to Moses ∙∙
From Milquetoast to Moses ∙∙ By faith [Moses] endured, as seeing Him who is unseen. – Hebrews 11:27 Hebrews 11:24-29 24 It was by faith that Moses, when he grew up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. 25 He chose to share the oppression of God’s people instead of enjoying theContinue reading “From Milquetoast to Moses ∙∙”
Duking it out with Dagon ∙
Duking it out with Dagon ∙ After the Philistines captured the Ark of God, they took it from the battleground at Ebenezer to the town of Ashdod. They carried the Ark of God into the temple of Dagon and placed it beside an idol of Dagon. – 1 Samuel 5:1-2 1 Samuel 5:3-12 3 ButContinue reading “Duking it out with Dagon ∙”
