Israel, return to Yahweh your God, for you have stumbled in your sin. Take words of repentance with you and return to the Lord. Say to Him: “Forgive all our sin and accept what is good, so that we may repay You with praise from our lips. Here we see the power of our words … Continue reading Words – Hosea 14:1-2
God’s Wrath and Power – Joel 2:11
The Lord raises His voice in the presence of His army. His camp is very large; Those who carry out His command are powerful. Indeed, the Day of the Lord is terrible and dreadful who can endure it? In our day of feminization, milk toast masculinity and the softening of anything evil, it is difficult … Continue reading God’s Wrath and Power – Joel 2:11
The Blessed Nation – 2 Kings 18:3
He did what was right in the Lord’s sight just as his ancestor David had done. 2 Kings 18:7 The Lord was with him, and wherever he went he prospered. He rebelled against the king of Assyria and did not serve him. These two verses work together. The second is the supernatural outcome of the … Continue reading The Blessed Nation – 2 Kings 18:3
Resurrection – Daniel 12:13
“But you, go your way till the end; for you shall rest, and will arise to your inheritance at the end of the days.” Wow! I have never noticed this before. A promise of the resurrection for Daniel way back in the 'Old' Testament. He, along with all who were looking forward to salvation through … Continue reading Resurrection – Daniel 12:13
Wisdom and Righteousness – Daniel 12:3
Those who are wise shall shine Like the brightness of the firmament, And those who turn many to righteousness Like the stars forever and ever. What a promise. What a responsibility. Wisdom and righteousness must be a part of who we are everywhere and always. It seems everything around us works to defeat both of … Continue reading Wisdom and Righteousness – Daniel 12:3
Worse Than Worthless – Psalms 119:37
Turn my eyes from looking at what is worthless; give me life in Your ways. In a culture like ours where we are always setting some electronic image before our eyes , the Psalmist’s request is relevant and poignant. Isn't it safe to say that most of what we are feasting our eyes upon, on … Continue reading Worse Than Worthless – Psalms 119:37
God’s Revelation – Daniel 7:28
“This is the end of the interpretation. As for me, Daniel, my thoughts terrified me greatly, and my face turned pale, but I kept the matter to myself.” Daniel’s reaction to this vision and interpretation from God’s messengers is amazing to me! This is the man who could stand in a den of lions and … Continue reading God’s Revelation – Daniel 7:28
Music Moves – 2 Kings 3:15
“Now, bring me a musician.” While the musician played, the Lord’s hand came on Elisha. Music brings with it a sort of mysterious power. Imagine, this musician ushered in the Lord’s hand. Through this music he played, whatever it was, the Lord’s hand came upon His prophet and His Word and direction came to the … Continue reading Music Moves – 2 Kings 3:15
