The angel of the Lord came and sat down under the oak in Ophrah that belonged to Joash the Abiezrite, where his son Gideon was threshing wheat in a winepress to keep it from the Midianites. When the angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon, he said, “The Lord is with you, mighty warrior.”“Pardon me, my lord,” Gideon replied, “but if the Lord is with us, why has all this happened…
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Lessons Learned: Context
“I will send my messenger, who will prepare the way before me. Then suddenly the Lord you are seeking will come to his temple; the messenger of the covenant, whom you desire, will come,” says the Lord Almighty. Malachi 3:1 OUR HUMAN CONDITION We experience times when, though life goes on and activity is all about us, we need and desire something…
Psalm 119 (part 21)
161 Rulers persecute me without cause, but my heart trembles at your word.162 I rejoice in your promise like one who finds great spoil.163 I hate and detest falsehood but I love your law.164 Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous laws.165 Great peace have those who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.166 I wait for your salvation, Lord, and I follow your commands.167 I obey your statutes, for…
The Lord is My Banner
The Amalekites came and attacked the Israelites at Rephidim. Moses said to Joshua, “Choose some of our men and go out to fight the Amalekites. Tomorrow I will stand on top of the hill with the staff of God in my hands.” So Joshua fought the Amalekites as Moses had ordered, and Moses, Aaron and Hur went to the top…
Gifts of the Spirit
Gift Scripture Speaking in tongues Acts 10:46 Acts 19:6 1 Corinthians 12:10,28,30 1 Corinthians 14:2,6-11 Interpreting tongues 1 Corinthians 12:10, 30 1 Corinthians 14: 3-5, 22-25 Prophecy Romans 12:6 1 Corinthians 12:10, 28-29 1 Corinthians 14:3-5, 22-25 Serving Romans 12:7 1 Peter 4:11 Teaching Romans 12:7 1 Corinthians 12:28-29 Being an apostle 1 Corinthians 12:28-29…
Who’s Your Favorite Barney?
The entertainment world has given us quite a few Barneys to come to know and love. These faces have found their way into homes across the globe for generations. Today, I wish to highlight yet another Barney who has inspired others. His given name was Joseph. We find most of his activity in the book…
When To Run Away
“Very truly I tell you Pharisees, anyone who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He…
But I Did Miracles!
“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many…
Lessons Learned: Hope
Keep me safe, O God, for I have come to you for refuge.I said to the Lord, “You are my Master! Every good thing I have comes from you.”The godly people in the land are my true heroes! I take pleasure in them!Troubles multiply for those who chase after other gods. I will not take part in their sacrifices of blood or…
Daylight Cravings Time
“You are going to have the light just a little while longer. Walk while you have the light, before darkness overtakes you. Whoever walks in the dark does not know where they are going. Believe in the light while you have the light, so that you may become children of light.” Jesus For you were once darkness, but now you…
Food for Thought 