Author Archives: LaraLex

Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. —James 1: 3-4 NLT I’m going through a devotion on happiness at the moment, which is really good. However, it startedContinue reading “Happiness vs Joy”

Bring my soul out of prison that I may praise Your name… — Psalms 142:7 (NKJV)  I recently watched a movie titled “Mountain Top”. In one of the scenes, a man was arrested for alleged embezzlement of church funds and was remanded in custody pending court hearing.   His attorney visited him in jail to getContinue reading “Prisons”

Some time later, God tested Abraham’s faith. “Abraham!” God called. “Yes,” he replied. “Here I am.” “Take your son, your only son—yes, Isaac, whom you love so much—and go to the land of Moriah. Go and sacrifice him as a burnt offering on one of the mountains, which I will show you.” The next morningContinue reading “Unwanted Surprises”

And though they worshiped the Lord, they continued to follow their own gods according to the religious customs of the nations from which they came. And this is still going on today…— 2 Kings 17:33-34 (NLT) Is it possible to worship and fear God and at the same time serve other gods or idols? Do we payContinue reading “Is it Possible?”

“It is all right,” the Lord replied. “Do not be afraid. You will not die.” And Gideon built an altar to the Lord there and named it Yahweh-Shalom (which means “the Lord is peace”) … – Judges 6:23-24 NLT Gideon built an altar to commemorate the Lord’s promise of peace that he will not die, and that Israel will be delivered fromContinue reading “Jehovah Shalom: The LORD Is Peace (Part 3)”

Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! – Psalm 133:1 AMPC During the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, as I watched the 142 sailors of the Royal Navy pull the coffin on the gun carriage – “Unity” came to mind. For the sailors to pull that gunContinue reading “Unity”

“It is all right,” the Lord replied. “Do not be afraid. You will not die.” And Gideon built an altar to the Lord there and named it Yahweh-Shalom (which means “the Lord is peace”) … – Judges 6:23-24 NLT During the time of the judges, Israel seems to be dedicated and loyal to the LORD. It would appear they had a trueContinue reading “Jehovah Shalom: The LORD Is Peace (Part 2)”

“It is all right,” the Lord replied. “Do not be afraid. You will not die.” And Gideon built an altar to the Lord there and named it Yahweh-Shalom (which means “the Lord is peace”) … – Judges 6:23-24 NLT When Joshua died, another generation grew up that didn’t recognise, acknowledge and remember the great things God did for them and their ancestors.Continue reading “Jehovah Shalom: The LORD Is Peace (Part 1)”

While the people of Israel were still at Rephidim, the warriors of Amalek attacked them. Moses commanded Joshua, “Choose some men to go out and fight the army of Amalek for us. Tomorrow, I will stand at the top of the hill, holding the staff of God in my hand.” So Joshua did what MosesContinue reading “Jehovah Nissi: The LORD Is My Banner (Part 3)“