Romans

Bottom line: when done an injustice – don’t get even!

God’s people, the sons of Israel, were not treated nicely by many countries and cities.  God judged those nations and told why He judged them, they mistreated His people.    Amos, a prophet of God, was given visions of Israel and there were a series of judgments against Damascus,  Gaza, Tyre, Edom, Ammon – God judged […]

Who do you trust, your plans or the Lord’s?

When life doesn’t go the way you envisioned it…  Whose fault is that?  How honest with yourself are you?   When life “falls apart” who do you blame?  Everyone else but yourself, do you even blame God?     What is anyone to do each day?  God says “Trust in Me with all your heart”. Don’t continue to […]

Train Wrecks of Your Own Making

The book of Judges is one train wreck after another.   The people of Israel would worship other gods, the LORD would bring an enemy to oppress them, they would repent and the LORD would then raise up a judge.  The judge would help the people to fight their oppressors.  Then the cycle would start […]

The Walls of Jericho Fell Down Flat!

The sons of Israel, under the leadership of godly Joshua, crossed over into the promised land.  The first city that stood in their way was Jericho.  It was shut tight against the sons of Israel.  The LORD gave the city into the hands of the sons of Israel.   The LORD’S instructions: how strange, the sons […]

God is ready to hear your personal prayer!

Romans 11:33-36 paraphrased prayer   Lord, You are the God of the Bible.  Hear my prayer.   Oh, the depth and the riches both of wisdom and knowledge of God! Your riches are available to me.  Your wisdom is shown to me through Your word. How unsearchable are Your judgments and unfathomable Your ways! No one knows […]

Are You Set Apart to Serve God – Consecrated!

Moses was told by God to consecrate Aaron and his sons as priests.  Their garments were consecrated also.  The sacrificial offerings along with the anointing oil were part of the ceremony of consecration.   When we are set apart to God, consecrated to serve Him, with our whole being.  Our clothing is part of the consecration […]

Did you know?  Jesus died for you?

When you read anywhere in the Bible, do you look for Jesus? The Bible, from Genesis to Revelation is all about Jesus! Did you know?  The LORD God made “pictures” of Jesus throughout the Bible, Who He is, what He came to do, and when He is returning to this earth.   In the book of […]

You are loved! By God! God says so!

Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrated  His own love toward us,  in that while we were yet sinners,  Christ died for us.” Have you thanked Him recently? When you pray, you can pray Romans 5:8, John 3:16 in praise of your God. If you cannot say He is your God, you can pray; He will hear […]

There is more than one way to serve God.

The LORD filled a man with His spirit and gave him wisdom, understanding, knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship.  He was able to work artistic designs with gold, silver and bronze, cutting precious and semiprecious stones and even carving wood.  Exodus 31:1-5   All that the LORD commanded Moses to make for the tabernacle that would […]

Proving His Point – Hard hearts do not please God. 

The LORD told Moses, one more plague coming.  After that, Pharaoh will let My people go, he will drive you out completely.  Egypt was devastated by the nine plagues because Pharaoh hardened his heart.   All Egypt suffered because of Pharaoh’s hard heart.  The Lord showed His sovereignty when He caused all the plagues to […]