Jeroboam thought to himself, “Unless I am careful, the kingdom will return to the dynasty of David. When these people go to Jerusalem to offer sacrifices at the Temple of the Lord, they will again give their allegiance to King Rehoboam of Judah. They will kill me and make him their king instead.” So on the adviceContinue reading “Jeroboam’s Error”
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Waiting on the LORD
When Arioch, the commander of the king’s guard, came to kill them, Daniel handled the situation with wisdom and discretion.He asked Arioch, “Why has the king issued such a harsh decree?” So Arioch told him all that had happened. Daniel went at once to see the king and requested more time to tell the king whatContinue reading “Waiting on the LORD”
Omniscient God
When Arioch, the commander of the king’s guard, came to kill them, Daniel handled the situation with wisdom and discretion .He asked Arioch, “Why has the king issued such a harsh decree?” So Arioch told him all that had happened. Daniel went at once to see the king and requested more time to tell the kingContinue reading “Omniscient God”
Have a Little Chat
But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father in private. Then your Father, who sees everything, will reward you. – Matthew 6:6 (NLT) Prayer is fundamental to our relationship with God in terms of our Christian growth and development. We are changed for good whenContinue reading “Have a Little Chat”
What Are You Pursuing?
But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness. – 1 Timothy 6:11 (NKJV) We are in a world that is all about success, the newest, the biggest and focuses on self – I, me and mine! And with that emphasis, we look at how we canContinue reading “What Are You Pursuing?”
Curveballs (Part 2)
“Why should the name of our father disappear from his clan just because he had no sons? Give us property along with the rest of our relatives.” So Moses brought their case before the Lord. And the Lord replied to Moses, “The claim of the daughters of Zelophehad is legitimate. You must give them a grant of land alongContinue reading “Curveballs (Part 2)”
Curveballs
Moses brought their case before the Lord, and the Lord said to Moses, “The daughters of Zelophehad are right…” – Numbers 27:5-7(ESV). A “Curveball” is something unexpected and difficult to deal with that changes a situation. Sometimes when life throws us a curveball we accept it, deal with it and move on – we takeContinue reading “Curveballs”
True and Perfect Peace
You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You. – Isaiah 26:3 (NKJV) The world’s idea of peace is predicated on what you “bring to the table” and dependent on mutual agreement. When this is lacking, there’s usually conflict and war. We sometimes think that the possession or acquisition of certain things inContinue reading “True and Perfect Peace”
Our Differences Complements
I appeal to you, dear brothers and sisters, by the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ, to live in harmony with each other. Let there be no divisions in the church. Rather, be of one mind, united in thought and purpose. – 1 Corinthians 1:10 (NLT) We recently had an African banquet in church whereContinue reading “Our Differences Complements”
Be an Encourager
And let us consider [thoughtfully] how we may encourage one another to love and to do good deeds. – Hebrews 10:24 (AMP) Encouraging others is not always natural to us as humans but we all enjoy receiving it. And on many occasions, I find myself easily pointing out what a person is lacking or doingContinue reading “Be an Encourager”