The Hiding Place ∙∙∙

The Hiding Place ∙∙∙ 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.” Elijah was afraid and fled . . . – 1 Kings 19:2-3 1 Kings 19:3-15 Elijah was afraid and fled forContinue reading “The Hiding Place ∙∙∙”

Fighting Against God! ∙∙

Fighting Against God! ∙∙ We must obey God rather than any human authority. – Acts 5:29 Acts 5:34-39  34 But one member, a Pharisee named Gamaliel, an expert in religious law and respected by all the people, stood up and ordered that the men be sent outside the council chamber for a while.  35 ThenContinue reading “Fighting Against God! ∙∙”

LORD, I have had enough ∙∙

LORD, 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 IContinue reading “LORD, I have had enough ∙∙”

Paganini and one string! ∙

Paganini and one string! ∙ Then the LORD asked, “What is that in your hand?” “A shepherd’s staff,” Moses replied. – Exodus 4:2 2 Corinthians 3:5 It is not that we think we are qualified to do anything independently. Our adequacy comes from God. Nicolo Paganini was an exceptionally gifted Italian violinist and composer ofContinue reading “Paganini and one string! ∙”

God shakes His children ∙

God shakes His children ∙ This phrase, “Yet once more,” means that all of creation will be shaken and removed so that only unshakable things will remain. – Hebrews 12:27 Hebrews 12:25-29  25 Be careful that you do not refuse to listen to the One who is speaking. For if the people of Israel didContinue reading “God shakes His children ∙”