Little by little God drove out Israel’s enemies from the Promised Land. He did this for two reasons: +So the land would not become desolate with no one to take care of it. +So the Israelites would “become fruitful and take possession of the land.” Exodus 23:29-30 The LORD God of the Holy Bible leads […]
There are many people who pick and choose various gods to worship and serve. The LORD God gives His instructions about other gods. (NASB) Exodus 20:3 “You shall have no other gods before Me.” God warns His people, over and over, not to worship or serve other gods. Exodus 23:24 God does not give advice […]
To whom do you listen to guide you through the twists and turns of life? Do you depend on your own knowledge and desires? Do you trust a psychologist or psychiatric professional? How about someone in high position with power? There is One who is trustworthy and reliable. He has ultimate authority, power and position… […]
Rebellion does not yield or submit to God. Rebellion against God is not forgiven by God, UNLESS… (Amplified Bible) Exodus 23:20-21 “Behold, I send an Angel before you to keep and guard you on the way and to bring you to the place I have prepared. 21 Give heed to Him, listen to and obey […]
(NASB) Exodus 23:20 “Behold, I am going to send an angel before you to guard you along the way and to bring you into the place which I have prepared.” Obedience is doing what God says. Wherever He leads, we are to follow because He is going before us. God Himself says He leads us […]
Question?: How many of your New Year’s resolutions have been kept, so far? For the follower of Christ, I urge you not to make a resolution but a commitment of reading God’s words, every day in 2019. A commitment will help you to establish a habit for a lifetime. Prayerfully reading God’s words in the […]
Contrasts give a clear picture of an issue. Have you seen a black and white photo recently? It gives decided contrasts. In Psalm 1, the LORD gives a positive “picture” of life for those which keep themselves immersed in His words, those who know Jesus as their Savior. “How blessed is the man (and woman) […]
The following is an illustration in the Bible, a “picture” of God working in the lives of those who believe His words – all of them. Consider a tree. It needs a steady supply of water; not only to be kept alive but to grow and produce fruit. Even the leaves of the tree are […]
God says that those who are Jesus followers are to delight in God and meditate on His words. This is a great way to begin the New Year and I encourage you to continue to make this a priority throughout 2019. If this is not a habit with you, now is the time. (NASB) Psalm […]
The following is one way to begin the new year of 2019 with God’s blessings. (NASB) Psalm 1:1 “How blessed is the man (and woman) who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, Nor stand in the path of sinners, Nor sit in the seat of scoffers!” You and I are given specific […]