Joseph was responsible for all prisoners in the king’s jail. He must have talked with the prisoners on a regular basis. One day, two men were incarcerated, one of them was the king’s cupbearer and the other was the king’s baker. Both of the men were feeling the king’s anger toward them. One night – […]
In the book of 2 Kings, the last days of two countries is told. How they went away from the living God and was judged by God for their rejection of Him. Today, are you rejecting the living God? Repentance is telling the Lord God your sins against Him and asking His forgiveness. Turning […]
Barnabas and Saul were on their way to Jerusalem… with monies collected for the Jerusalem believers because of a famine. Acts 11:27-30 What was happening in Jerusalem about that time? (NASB) Acts 12:1 “NOW ABOUT that time Herod the king laid hands on some who belonged to the church in order to mistreat them.” […]
Trees Trees need established roots to thrive. When trees are planted in the middle of a yard or berm, deep root feeding is required for the roots to establish themselves and support the life of the tree. A tree is a living organism that requires water to grow. When the tree is planted near the […]
2018 was one of the hardest years of my life. It began and ended with things I thought were too hard to bear. I thought life couldn’t get worse. I felt I was emotionally taken to the point of death. John 19:1 (NIV) “Then Pilate took Jesus and had him flogged.” There isn’t much elaboration […]
Have you ever been questioned by someone about why you do what you do? If so, what is your answer? I would like to hope that my answer is: ‘I am here to do God’s will.’ As Jesus said, “‘For I have come down from heaven not to do my will but to do the […]
Have you ever wanted something so much that you ignored God and the circumstances enough to push to get what you wanted? Then, when you finally had it, your expectations were not met? Balaam wanted the gold offered to him by the king of Moab. He wanted it enough to downgrade God’s answer of “No, […]
There is a question I am dealing with on a personal level. I have asked three godly friends for advice. And to begin with, they sent me the following Scriptures to prayerfully consider. I want to share them with you. GOD’S WORD RESPONSE (what’s your response?) Matthew 26:39-44 Yielding to God’s will for me… […]
Have you prayed for yourself or others to be healed by the living God?
What can the followers of Christ know, with assured hope?