The enemies of the people of Judah and Benjamin heard that those who had returned from exile were rebuilding the Temple of the Lord, the God of Israel. So they went to see Zerubbabel and the heads of the clans and said, “Let us join you in building the Temple. We worship the same God you worship,... Continue Reading →
Fight my Battles
Moses answered, “Don't be afraid! Stand your ground, and you will see what the Lord will do to save you today; you will never see these Egyptians again. The Lord will fight for you, and all you have to do is keep still.” Exodus 14:13-14 Learning that I can let the Lord fight my battles has been a process. I... Continue Reading →
Questioning
“Jacob said to Joseph, “I never expected to see you again, and now God has even let me see your children.” Then Joseph took them from Jacob's lap and bowed down before him with his face to the ground. Joseph put Ephraim at Jacob's left and Manasseh at his right. But Jacob crossed his hands,... Continue Reading →
Internal Messages
“All the world knows that anyone, whether man or woman, who goes into the king’s inner court without his summons is doomed to die unless the king holds out his gold scepter; and the king has not called for me to come to him in more than a month.” So Hathach gave Esther’s message to... Continue Reading →
Focus on Presence
For David said about him, ‘I saw the Lord before me at all times; he is near me, and I will not be troubled.And so I am filled with gladness, and my words are full of joy.And I, mortal though I am, will rest assured in hope,because you will not abandon me in the world of the dead; you... Continue Reading →
Faithful to Save
“I come to you, Lord, for protection; never let me be defeated. You are a righteous God; save me, I pray! Hear me! Save me now! Be my refuge to protect me; my defense to save me. You are my refuge and defense; guide me and lead me as you have promised. Keep me safe... Continue Reading →
Ask for Wisdom
“That night the Lord appeared to him in a dream and asked him, “What would you like me to give you?” Solomon answered, “You always showed great love for my father David, your servant, and he was good, loyal, and honest in his relation with you. And you have continued to show him your great... Continue Reading →
We Cannot Understand
We cannot understand the great things he does, and to his miracles there is no end. Job 9:10 I believe that one day we will be able to see the miracles that God did that we didn't recognize. We look for the big things like healing, provision, but what about the protection from things we... Continue Reading →
Despite the Obstacles
“Even though the fig trees have no fruit and no grapes grow on the vines, even though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no grain, even though the sheep all die and the cattle stalls are empty, I will still be joyful and glad, because the Lord God is my savior. The Sovereign... Continue Reading →
