"O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in Him. O fear the LORD, ye His saints: for there is no want to them that fear Him. The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the LORD shall not want any good thing." Psalm 34:8-10 (KJB) … Continue reading The Man is Blessed Who Trusts in the LORD
The Goodness and Marvelous Kindness of the LORD
"Oh how great is Thy goodness, which Thou hast laid up for them that fear Thee; which Thou hast wrought for them that trust in Thee before the sons of men! Thou shalt hide them in the secret of Thy presence from the pride of man: Thou shalt keep them secretly in a pavilion from the … Continue reading The Goodness and Marvelous Kindness of the LORD
The Way to Go
When I was a younger teenage boy some friends of mine, and myself enjoyed going in some of the local caves and doing some exploring. One day we went back in one many people had been in. The mouth of the cave was almost big enough to build a small house in. When we found … Continue reading The Way to Go
The Words of My Mouth
The words we speak can be very acidic, eating away at the heart and soul of those we speak so vile of words to. Someone has said, "The words we speak are like a fired weapon, once launched, it cannot be recalled." The Christian's mouth should be different from the mouths of those who do … Continue reading The Words of My Mouth
That They May Know
There is a big difference in Scripture for man to know that God is the LORD; and for men to know themselves to be but men. However, both are clearly tied together. Before one can know the Living GOD one must realize their feebleness before God. We must realize that we need God. He does … Continue reading That They May Know
I Will Praise the LORD
There are some who may ask, "Why would I, or why should I praise the LORD?" My answer to that is, "Why wouldn't you want to?" I mean we are talking about the creator of the Universe and everything in it. He is righteous. He is holy. He is just; and if you want to … Continue reading I Will Praise the LORD
After God Speaks
This morning, as I read Job 42:1-6, I laughed. Why would I laugh? Because I saw myself in what Job says to the LORD. I have shared with you from Job 42:1-6 before and this is that link. Today I want us to focus on verses 5-6 though... "I have heard of Thee by the … Continue reading After God Speaks
All Creation Teaches
The friends of Job had made it sound as though only the ungodly, unrighteous, and wicked on the earth suffer; yet, here was Job, a righteous man suffering in the most horrendous way. Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar were turned into accusers; not the type of friends a suffering man needs to hear from. After the … Continue reading All Creation Teaches
Rejoicing With Great Joy
“Also that day they offered great sacrifices, and rejoiced: for God had made them rejoice with great joy: the wives also and the children rejoiced: so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard even afar off.” Nehemiah 12:43 (KJV) The rebuilding of the wall of Jerusalem, and their return to Jerusalem was cause for great … Continue reading Rejoicing With Great Joy
When God Does His Work
Nehemiah had been plagued with threats from those who were against the work of God being done. He was composed to the thing of getting done what God had directed him to do. Nothing was going to distract him or cause him to fear the enemy. That is what Sanballat and Tobiah were. The enemy, … Continue reading When God Does His Work
Pray and Watch
Why is it that when many of us Christians have a problem we must try and solve the problem ourselves, in our own way? Look at Nehemiah an Old Testament man of faith, threatened by the enemy of God and His people... "Nevertheless we made our prayer unto our God, and set a watch against … Continue reading Pray and Watch
Marriage with the Nations
What does the Bible say about the child of God marrying the unrepentant sinner in the world? This was a problem which became evident with Ezra as he looked at the many leaders when they returned to Jerusalem. How would or how should the Christian today handle such things? Hear Ezra's heart: "O LORD God … Continue reading Marriage with the Nations
A Warning to Rabble-Rousers and Trouble Makers
Please read Ezra 4 - 6... King Cyrus had given a decree for the Jewish people to return to their land, to Jerusalem, and to rebuild the temple. Ezra was the man leading the building of the temple. Many of the people who were in the land tried to dissuade, and discourage them in the … Continue reading A Warning to Rabble-Rousers and Trouble Makers
The Word of G0D Fulfilled
Reading in Ezra chapters 1 - 3 for today, the very first verse gives us the above title... "Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of the LORD by the mouth of Jeremiah might be fulfilled, the LORD stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, that he … Continue reading The Word of G0D Fulfilled
When God’s Word is not Heard
Josiah began his rule as King of Judah at the good old age of 8 years. He brought many reforms to the kingdom of Judah restoring the right worship of Jehovah, and in the Temple of Solomon. He had heard the prophecy of Huldah who said by the word of the LORD that he would … Continue reading When God’s Word is not Heard
Evil and God’s Grace
Manasseh was one of Judah's most vile and wicked kings. He was responsible for turning the hearts of the people against the LORD God, and as being "worse than the heathen, whom the LORD had destroyed before the children of Israel" (2 Chronicles 33:9). Yet the LORD Almighty is merciful and gracious. "And when he … Continue reading Evil and God’s Grace
Go With God and He Will Go With You
"And in every work that he began in the service of the house of God, and in the law, and in the commandments, to seek his God, he did it with all his heart, and prospered." 2 Chronicles 31:21 (KJB) While reading the historical account of King Hezekiah in 2 Chronicles 29 - 31 this … Continue reading Go With God and He Will Go With You
God’s Blessings
"And he sought God in the days of Zechariah, who had understanding in the visions of God: and as long as he sought the LORD, God made him to prosper." 2 Chronicles 26:5 (KJB) Uzziah was one of the good kings of Judah. Yet, as we read the histories of the kings we must realize … Continue reading God’s Blessings
The Biblical Prophet
The prophets of the Bible were never really popular with the people. Many who claimed to be a prophet, and were popular with the kings and queens of the day, along with many of the people were not the prophets of the true and Living God. The prophet of God was much more than one … Continue reading The Biblical Prophet
All Quiet
Do you enjoy peace and quiet? Do you enjoy alone time? How about peace and quiet that only God can give? Today's lesson is about a king who had quiet in his kingdom; and I hope to share with you how you can have peace and quiet with God and others. "And the fear of … Continue reading All Quiet
