"And the whole congregation of the children of Israel assembled together at Shiloh, and set up the tabernacle of the congregation there. And the land was subdued before them. And there remained among the children of Israel seven tribes, which had not yet received their inheritance. And Joshua said unto the children of Israel, How … Continue reading There Is Much Work Left to Do
Cities of Refuge
"And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, 'Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, 'When ye be come over Jordan into the land of Canaan; then ye shall appoint you cities to be cities of refuge for you; that the slayer may flee thither, which killeth any person at unawares. And they … Continue reading Cities of Refuge
Subdued Before the LORD
The following is GOD'S promise to the tribes of Gad, Reuben, and the half tribe of Manasseh. They had chosen to stay on the east side of Jordan, but made the promise that they would cross Jordan and fight for the land alongside their brethren. This is both a promise for their keeping their oath; … Continue reading Subdued Before the LORD
The Revelation
"Then Joseph could not refrain himself before all them that stood by him; and he cried, 'Cause every man to go out from me.' And there stood no man with him, while Joseph made himself known unto his brethren. And he wept aloud: and the Egyptians and the house of Pharaoh heard. And Joseph said unto his … Continue reading The Revelation
Luke 14:25-35
"And there went great multitudes with Him: and He turned, and said unto them, 'If any come to Me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be My disciple. And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after Me, cannot … Continue reading Luke 14:25-35
The Attention Jesus Will Receive
It is my heart to believe that according to the writings of the prophets that the kingdoms of Judah and Israel have been one since their return from Babylonian captivity. For one I cannot think of a single time they are referred to as a divided people in the Gospels or all the New Testament. … Continue reading The Attention Jesus Will Receive
Trust
"There failed not ought of any good thing which the LORD had spoken unto the house of Israel; all came to pass." Joshua 21:45 (KJB) If there is any one thing the world needs today it is for substance, truth, integrity, and the fulfilling of words spoken. Jesus said, "I am the way, the … Continue reading Trust
Sanctuary Cities
"Defile not therefore the land which ye shall inhabit, wherein I dwell: for I the LORD dwell among the children of Israel." Numbers 35:34 (KJB) There is much talk in the U. S. of A. of sanctuary cities as refuges for illegal aliens who are in our Nation. I was reading the above verses of … Continue reading Sanctuary Cities
The Land of Your Birth
I am the God of Bethel, where thou anointedst the pillar, and where thou vowedst a vow unto Me: now arise, get thee out from this land, and return unto the land of thy kindred. Genesis 31:13 (KJV) Laban, Jacob's father in law was beginning to get uneasy for Jacob to live with. God had … Continue reading The Land of Your Birth
What the LORD Will Do
Before we get to the verses for the day let us consider what has led up to this point. Jerusalem has fallen, the temple destroyed, the poor of the land, along with the prophet Jeremiah have been left in the land by Nebuzaradan (39:11-18). The people have come to Jeremiah asking him to pray to … Continue reading What the LORD Will Do
The Wisdom of Wisdom
"A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised. He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread. A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are … Continue reading The Wisdom of Wisdom
…Trust in the LORD, and Do Good…
"Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. Delight thyself also in … Continue reading …Trust in the LORD, and Do Good…
Judah and Israel
"Then shall the children of Judah and the children of Israel be gathered together, and appoint themselves one head, and they shall come up out of the land: for great shall be the day of Jezreel." Hosea 1:11 (KJV) It is from the land of Judah and Israel our blessed Savior came. It is in … Continue reading Judah and Israel
Asking GOD with a Made Up Mind
"...Thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel, unto whom ye sent me to present your supplication before Him; 'If ye will still abide in this land, then will I build you, and not pull you down, and I will plant you, and not pluck you up: for I repent Me of the evil that … Continue reading Asking GOD with a Made Up Mind
Thinking Through the Prophets
"Then rose up certain of the elders of the land, and spake to all the assembly of the people, saying, 'Micah the Morasthite prophesied in the days of Hezekiah king of Judah, and spake to all the people of Judah, saying, 'Thus says the LORD of hosts; Zion shall be plowed like a field, and … Continue reading Thinking Through the Prophets
