O mighty man of valor ∙∙

O mighty man of valor ∙∙ The angel of the LORD appeared to him and said to him, “The LORD is with you, O mighty man of valor.” – Judges 6:12 Judges 6:1-40  1 The Israelites did evil in the LORD’s sight. So the LORD handed them over to the Midianites for seven years.  6Continue reading “O mighty man of valor ∙∙”

Left for dead ∙∙∙

Left for dead ∙∙∙ They stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city, thinking he was dead. – Act 14:19           2 Corinthians 11:23-27  23 I know I sound like a madman, but I have served him far more! I have worked harder, been put in prison more often, been whipped times without number, andContinue reading “Left for dead ∙∙∙”

Looking for trouble ∙∙

Looking for trouble ∙∙ The LORD asked Satan, “Where have you come from?” Satan answered the LORD, “I have been patrolling the earth, watching everything that’s going on.” – Job 1:7 Revelation 12:9-11  9 The great dragon – the ancient serpent called the devil, or Satan, the one deceiving the whole world – was thrownContinue reading “Looking for trouble ∙∙”

Fascinating ∙∙

Fascinating ∙∙ Abraham fell on his face and laughed, and said in his heart, “Will a child be born to a man one hundred years old? And will Sarah, who is ninety years old, bear a child?” – Genesis 17:17 Genesis 18:12 Sarah laughed silently to herself and said, “How could a worn-out woman likeContinue reading “Fascinating ∙∙”

Jesus the Merciful ∙∙

Jesus the Merciful ∙∙ He needed to be made in every respect like us so that he could be our merciful and faithful High Priest before God. Then he could offer a sacrifice that would take away the sins of the people. – Hebrews 2:17 Hebrews 4:14-16  14 We have a great High Priest whoContinue reading “Jesus the Merciful ∙∙”