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 →
“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 →
“Then I proclaimed a fast there at the river of Ahava, that we might humble ourselves before our God, to seek from Him the right way for us and our little ones and all our possessions. For I was ashamed to request of the king an escort of soldiers and horsemen to help us against... Continue Reading →
“And Jehoshaphat feared, and set himself to seek the Lord, and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah. So Judah gathered together to ask help from the Lord; and from all the cities of Judah they came to seek the Lord.” II Chronicles 20:3-4 2 Chronicles 20 gives the account of Moab and Ammon attacking... Continue Reading →
“And Jehoshaphat feared, and set himself to seek the Lord, and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah. So Judah gathered together to ask help from the Lord; and from all the cities of Judah they came to seek the Lord.” II Chronicles 20:3-4 2 Chronicles 20 gives the account of Moab and Ammon attacking... Continue Reading →
““Now, therefore,” says the Lord, “Turn to Me with all your heart, With fasting, with weeping, and with mourning.” So rend your heart, and not your garments; Return to the Lord your God, For He is gracious and merciful, Slow to anger, and of great kindness; And He relents from doing harm. Who knows if... Continue Reading →
