Sword, Plough, Trumpet
From that day on, half of my men did the work, while the other half were equipped with spears, shields, bows and armor. The officers posted themselves behind all the people of Judah who were building the wall. Those who carried materials did their work with one hand and held a weapon in the other, […]
Where My Strength Comes From
My family and I have been sick for the past two weeks. It started with the baby, then passed to me and then to the other kids. Somehow, my husband has stayed disease-free (thank goodness). The baby is now healthy, the other daughter is in the thick of a nasty cough, and somehow I am […]
Jehovah Rohi Cares for Us
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. Psalm 23 David grew up as a shepherd who understood the significant role the shepherd has in the lives of his sheep. He knew that […]
The Secret of Helping Others in Need
The King will reply, “I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.” Matthew 25:40 When the Son of Man comes, all nations will be gathered before Him and He will separate the “sheep” from the “goats.” The sheep will be […]
God’s Judgment
Do not show partiality in judging; hear both small and great alike. Do not be afraid of any man, for judgment belongs to God. Bring me any case too hard for you, and I will hear it. Deuteronomy 1:17 Deuteronomy 1:17 points out that God is the ultimate Judge. His name Jehovah means Righteous […]
Finding Refuge in Jesus
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. Matthew 11:28-31 Jesus carries […]
The Furnace of Affliction
See, I have refined you, though not as silver; I have tested you in the furnace of affliction. Isaiah 48:10 According to the words of Isaiah, God would have given the Israelites peace and protection if only they had obeyed God: I am the Lord your God who teaches you what is best for […]
God’s Promises
Praise be to the LORD, who has given rest to his people Israel just as he promised. Not one word has failed of all the good promises he gave through his servant Moses. I Kings 8:56 After the Lord delivered David from his enemies, he sang praises to the Lord, As for God, his […]
Act of Worship
Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God – this is your spiritual act of worship. Romans 12:1 God’s mercy, having redeemed us from the world, now demands a response – a response of nothing less than the offering of […]
Intimacy with Christ
If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose. Philippians 2:1-2 Jesus gives the disciples a very poignant […]