”May integrity and honesty protect me, for I put my hope in you.“ Psalms 25:21 Today integrity has been the theme in my devotional time. The commentary in my Founder’s Bible said “integrity exists when there is consistency between what one thinks, says, and does, when actions actually match words.“ It’s a simple... Continue Reading →
”Indeed, none of those who wait for You will be ashamed; Those who deal treacherously without cause will be ashamed. Make me know Your ways, Lord; Teach me Your paths. Lead me in Your truth and teach me, For You are the God of my salvation; For You I wait all the day.“. Psalms 25:3-5... Continue Reading →
Moses then said to them, “Wait, and I will listen to what the Lord will command concerning you.”Numbers 9:8 We have a responsibility to those we serve to seek God and listen to what He says. I don’t believe this only applies to pastors and teachers, but in our workplaces and in one-to-one ministry,... Continue Reading →
“For Your salvation I wait, O Lord. Genesis 49:18 Other versions of the Bible say "I trust you for salvation." Waiting takes trust. If I don't trust that what I am waiting for will happen, I will not wait long. I remember when my children were little and the stores had true Black Friday sales. We... Continue Reading →
Noah released a dove after seven days, and then again after another seven days. This shows waiting for the right timing. The dove represents the Holy Spirit. Similarly, in life's storms, we need to wait on the Holy Spirit's guidance. It may feel confining, but waiting on Him ensures the right timing for our next steps.
The Psalmist encourages waiting patiently for the Lord, facing challenges with bravery and courage. Different versions interpret "wait" as trust, emphasizing the need for faith and dependence on God's timing. The writer's personal experience illustrates how trusting in God's faithfulness during difficult times can strengthen courage while waiting for His deliverance and purpose.
Today, Pastor Ness preached from Romans 7 about The Enemy Within. He contrasted the sin that we allow the flesh to hold on to versus living a life submitted to Jesus Christ and living by the power of Holy Spirit. He used the example of sin taking up residence, like a squatter in a rental... Continue Reading →
“I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. John 14:18 As we read this Scripture in Bible Study Sunday, I thought about what it means to be an orphan. Both parents have died. I recently was reading in the Old Testament how the farmers were told to leave the remnants for the... Continue Reading →
The chapter of Joshua 7 tells the account of the Israelites going up against the men of Ai in battle. It starts out with a very interesting sentence. ”But the sons of Israel acted unfaithfully regarding the things designated for destruction, for Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah,... Continue Reading →
”The inhabitants of Gibeon also heard what Joshua had done to Jericho and to Ai, but they on their part acted craftily and went and took provisions for a journey, and took worn-out sacks on their donkeys, and wineskins that were worn out, split open, and patched, and worn-out and patched sandals on their feet,... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 