In this passage, Paul is directed by the Holy Spirit to avoid certain regions and is called to Macedonia through a vision. The speaker reflects on the importance of discerning God's guidance, recognizing that divine "nos" can redirect paths. Obedience to God's call, often accompanied by support from others, is emphasized.
“In the year of King Uzziah’s death I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, lofty and exalted, with the train of His robe filling the temple. Seraphim stood above Him, each having six wings: with two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. And one... Continue Reading →
Exodus 3:1-22 and Exodus 4:1-17 is of God's call on Moses's life. God called Moses where he was at, tending sheep in the desert wilderness. This could have been preparation for Moses to tend God's people, the Israelites in the same way. The Angel of the Lord appeared to Moses in a burning bush that... Continue Reading →
Lord, where there is sickness Bring Your healing touch. Where there is grieving, Bring comfort. Lord where there is need You know each of Your children, Bring provision. Where there are issues of safety, Bring protection. Where there is bitterness, Bring forgiveness. Where there is strife, Bring peace. Where there is division, Bring unity. Lord... Continue Reading →
“So, affectionately longing for you, we were well pleased to impart to you not only the gospel of God, but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us.” I Thessalonians 2:8 I have generally no problem, sharing the gospel with others. It is sharing my life with others that can be... Continue Reading →
“I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I possess.’” Luke 18:12 This was part of a prayer offered by a Pharisee. He was letting God (and everyone who could hear him) know of His good deeds. The Pharisee was counting himself as more spiritual than others. Jesus went on to... Continue Reading →
“Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.” Philippians 2:1-2 “If there is encouragement in Christ, consolation in love, fellowship with... Continue Reading →
“But he who is joined to the Lord is one spirit with Him.” I Corinthians 6:17 There is a part of me that understands true healing can only come through the Lord. When we allow every part of ourselves to join with Him, there is wholeness. We take our ways and submit them to His... Continue Reading →
“And by this we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before Him. For if our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and knows all things.” I John 3:19-20 My heart often condemns me. My insecurities, time pride, fear, failure, complacency, and desire for comfort often... Continue Reading →
“When I wept and chastened my soul with fasting, That became my reproach.” Psalms 69:10 In this Psalm of David, he cries out to God. While David is mourning and fasting people around him were making fun of David. What can I learn about fasting from this passage.? Mourning and fasting can be a personal... Continue Reading →
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