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 ∙∙∙”

Facial Recognition ∙∙

Facial Recognition ∙∙ Jacob named the place Peniel (which means “face of God”), for he said, “I have seen God face to face, yet my life has been spared.” – Genesis 32:30 Genesis 32:24-31  24 This left Jacob all alone in the camp, and a man came and wrestled with him until the dawn beganContinue reading “Facial Recognition ∙∙”

Stand still ∙∙

Stand still ∙∙ Stand still and see the salvation of the LORD. – Exodus 14:13 Exodus 14:10-31  10 As Pharaoh approached, the people of Israel looked up and panicked when they saw the Egyptians overtaking them. They cried out to the LORD.  13 But Moses told the people, “Don’t be afraid. Just stand still andContinue reading “Stand still ∙∙”

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 ∙∙”

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 ∙∙”