When David, as a youth, went out to face Goliath (1 Samuel 17), while Saul and all Israel “were dismayed and greatly afraid” (1 Samuel 17:11), was David fearless? He made it clear his trust was in the God Who had delivered him from the lion and the bear and would do that same against Goliath. (1 Samuel … [Read more...] about FEARLESS?
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MERCY ME!
There are things that ought to be done when it is in our power to do so, such as helping others. (i.e. Proverbs 3:27-28) And James warned to know the right thing to do and to not do it is sin. (James 4:17) However, doing something merely because we are in a position to do so does not always mean it is the thing to be … [Read more...] about MERCY ME!
WHEN GOD QUESTIONS!
In Genesis 3:9 God asked Adam a searching question: “(9) But the LORD God called to the man and said to him, “Where are you?”” (ESV) In I Kings 19:9 God asked … [Read more...] about WHEN GOD QUESTIONS!
PREPARED FOR WHAT WENT!
The man of God went to the people and declared, “Behold a man went camping in the mountains, but upon arriving at his picturesque campsite, he realized he had forgotten his tent and sleeping bag. Then, lo, he took a trip into the mountains on another day, for the powder was just right for skiing, but alas he had forgotten … [Read more...] about PREPARED FOR WHAT WENT!
MOVE CLOSER!
Sometimes my wife will ask, “How come you’re sitting all the way over there? Do I stink?” What that really reveals is her desire for me to sit closer; for there not to be distance between us. A refusal to move closer might give rise to questioning whether I want to be beside her or not and for her to even wonder … [Read more...] about MOVE CLOSER!
