He Provides

“The Lord said to Moses, “Take some of the leaders of Israel with you, and go on ahead of the people. Take along the stick with which you struck the Nile. I will stand before you on a rock at Mount Sinai. Strike the rock, and water will come out of it for the people... Continue Reading →

Give Us Sight

“Two blind men who were sitting by the road heard that Jesus was passing by, so they began to shout, “Son of David! Have mercy on us, sir!” The crowd scolded them and told them to be quiet. But they shouted even more loudly, “Son of David! Have mercy on us, sir!” Jesus stopped and... Continue Reading →

Taking for Granted

“None of them will have to teach a neighbor to know the Lord, because all will know me, from the least to the greatest. I will forgive their sins and I will no longer remember their wrongs. I, the Lord, have spoken.” The Lord provides the sun for light by day, the moon and the... Continue Reading →

Creating More Problems and Delays

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 →

Old Lies, The New

“But now don't be discouraged, any of you. Do the work, for I am with you. When you came out of Egypt, I promised that I would always be with you. I am still with you, so do not be afraid. “Before long I will shake heaven and earth, land and sea. I will overthrow... 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 →

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