““ ‘I will look on you with favor and make you fruitful and increase your numbers, and I will keep my covenant with you.” Leviticus 26:9 This verse is tucked away in the book of Leviticus, full of laws and commands given to Moses by God for the children of Israel to follow. This chapter lists... Continue Reading →
You, Lord, give perfect peace to those who keep their purpose firm and put their trust in you. Isaiah 26:3 In many versions I have read before, the word generally says mind, not purpose. Peace comes from keeping our mind on Christ. I like purpose, when our purpose is for God's will and His glory, we will have... Continue Reading →
Everything that belongs to the world—what the sinful self desires, what people see and want, and everything in this world that people are so proud of—none of this comes from the Father; it all comes from the world. The world and everything in it that people desire is passing away; but those who do the will... Continue Reading →
“So then, the Lord left some nations in the land to test the Israelites who had not been through the wars in Canaan. He did this only in order to teach each generation of Israelites about war, especially those who had never been in battle before. Those left in the land were the five Philistine... Continue Reading →
Lord, thank you for this beautiful day. As we start another month we just want to give You thanks. Thank You for salvation and the opportunity to be in relationship with You. Thank You for Your unfailing love, help us to extend it to others. Thank You for Your joy unspeakable, let us share Your... Continue Reading →
The Spirit and the Bride say, “Come!” Everyone who hears this must also say, “Come!” Come, whoever is thirsty; accept the water of life as a gift, whoever wants it. Revelations 22:17 This scripture is part of the passage that Jesus tells John about His return. He sent the angel to proclaim His free gifts... Continue Reading →
“Jesus answered, “What is humanly impossible is possible for God.”” Luke 18:27 There is a quote attributed to Audrey Hepburn, “Nothing is impossible. The very word says ‘I’m Possible’.” It echoes these words spoken by Jesus. God is the great I Am. For Him, everything is possible. When I think about the impossible He... Continue Reading →
But he said to them, “Why are you alarmed? Why are these doubts coming up in your minds? Look at my hands and my feet, and see that it is I myself. Feel me, and you will know, for a ghost doesn't have flesh and bones, as you can see I have. Luke 24:38-39 This passage... Continue Reading →
“Then the cloud covered the Tent and the dazzling light of the Lord's presence filled it. Because of this, Moses could not go into the Tent. The Israelites moved their camp to another place only when the cloud lifted from the Tent.” Exodus 40:34-36 As I read this passage, I see it as a... Continue Reading →
Messengers went out at the command of the king and his officials through all Judah and Israel with the following invitation: “People of Israel, you have survived the Assyrian conquest of the land. Now return to the Lord, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and he will return to you. Do not be like your ancestors... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 