"And Israel dwelt in the land of Egypt, in the country of Goshen; and they had possessions therein, and grew, and multiplied exceedingly. And Jacob lived in the land of Egypt seventeen years: so the whole age of Jacob was an hundred forty and seven years. And the time drew nigh that Israel must die: and … Continue reading Living in Egypt
Fighting with GOD
"And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a Man with him until the breaking of the day. And when He saw that He prevailed not against him, He touched the hollow of his thigh; and the hollow of Jacob's thigh was out of joint, as He wrestled with him. And He said, 'Let Me go, … Continue reading Fighting with GOD
You Killed the Prince of Life – Acts 3:11-18
"And as the lame man which was healed held Peter and John, all the people ran together unto them in the porch that is called Solomon's, greatly wondering. And when Peter saw it, he answered unto the people, 'Ye men of Israel, why marvel ye at this? Why look ye so earnestly on us, as though … Continue reading You Killed the Prince of Life – Acts 3:11-18
None Shall Make Him Afraid
Does it seem to you like God does not hear you? Are you going through troubled times? Have illness, and financial loss started troubling you? I am sorry to hear that. Do you question "Why?" or "Why me?" or "Why now?" Me too. Yet, we must trust the LORD to always be there with us, … Continue reading None Shall Make Him Afraid
The Mighty Almighty
And God said unto him, I am God Almighty: be fruitful and multiply; a nation and a company of nations shall be of thee, and kings shall come out of thy loins; and the land which I gave Abraham and Isaac, to thee I will give it, and to thy seed after thee will I give … Continue reading The Mighty Almighty
Let Me Go
And He said, Let Me go, for the day breaketh. And he said, I will not let thee go, except thou bless me. Genesis 32:26 (KJV) The LORD is speaking to Jacob. Jacob has hold of the Man with whom he is wrestling. Now it is an awkward thing to think that a man could wrestle … Continue reading Let Me Go
Zion’s Deliverance and Deliverer
“But upon Mount Zion shall be deliverance, and there shall be holiness; and the house of Jacob shall possess their possessions. And the house of Jacob shall be a fire, and the house of Joseph a flame, and the house of Esau for stubble, and they shall kindle in them, and devour them; and there … Continue reading Zion’s Deliverance and Deliverer
I Will Not Leave You Wholly Unpunished
The people of God: Jacob and his descendants are never without the discipline [correction] of God. That correction shows, in fact, that they are the children of God. The same is true of those who are genuine Christians; those who have been regenerated through the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ the Son of … Continue reading I Will Not Leave You Wholly Unpunished
No God, but GOD
"Yet now hear, O Jacob My servant; and Israel, whom I have chosen: thus saith the LORD that made thee, and formed thee from the womb, which will help thee; fear not, O Jacob, My servant; and thou, Jesurun, whom I have chosen. For I will pour water upon him that is thirsty, and floods … Continue reading No God, but GOD
The Dragon and God’s Vineyard
"In that day the LORD with His sore and great and strong sword shall punish Leviathan the piercing serpent, even Leviathan that crooked serpent; and He shall slay the dragon that is in the sea. In that day sing ye unto her, A vineyard of red wine. I the LORD do keep it; I will … Continue reading The Dragon and God’s Vineyard
Star Out of Jacob…
"I shall see Him, but not now: I shall behold Him, but not nigh: there shall come a Star out of Jacob, and a Sceptre shall rise out of Israel, and shall smite the corners of Moab, and destroy all the children of Sheth." Numbers 24:17 (KJV) "And He shall reign over the house of … Continue reading Star Out of Jacob…
GOD Who Pardons Iniquity
"Who is a God like You, pardoning iniquity and passing over the transgression of the remnant of His heritage? He does not retain His anger forever, because He delights in mercy. He will again have compassion on us, and will subdue our iniquities. You will cast all our sins into the depths of the sea. … Continue reading GOD Who Pardons Iniquity
To Walk in the Name of the LORD Our God
"But in the last days it shall come to pass, that the mountain of the house of the LORD shall be established in the top of the mountains, and it shall be exalted above the hills; and people shall flow unto it. And many nations shall come, and say, 'Come, and let us go up … Continue reading To Walk in the Name of the LORD Our God
Deliverance is Coming
But upon Mount Zion shall be deliverance, and there shall be holiness; and the house of Jacob shall possess their possessions." Obadiah 1:17 (KJV) Mount Zion for the Jew was and is a place of hope, peace, the presence of God the LORD. Of course this is speaking of Jerusalem which sits on a hill … Continue reading Deliverance is Coming
Dwell Safely
"Thus saith the Lord GOD; 'When I shall have gathered the house of Israel from the people among whom they are scattered, and shall be sanctified in them in the sight of the heathen, then shall they dwell in their land that I have given to My servant Jacob. And they shall dwell safely therein, … Continue reading Dwell Safely
