… Read the restWhen Enoch had lived 65 years, he became the father of Methuselah. And after he became the father of Methuselah, Enoch walked with God 300 years and had other sons and daughters. Altogether, Enoch lived 365 years. Enoch walked with God; and then he was no more, because God took him away (Genesis 5:21,24 NIV).
A Day of Good News
Then they said to each other, “We are not doing right. This is a day of good news and we are keeping it to ourselves. If we wait until daylight, punishment will overtake us. Let’s go at once and report this to the royal palace” (2 Kings 7:9 NIV).
Four lepers from the Israelite camp … Read the rest
Once Again David Inquired of the Lord
Once again David inquired of the Lord, and the Lord answered him, “Go down to Keilah, for I am going to give the Philistines into your hand” (1 Samuel 23:4 NIV).
One of the great characteristics of David’s life is the fact that he always inquired of God whenever he wanted to take a decision. … Read the rest
Although
Although the Aramean army had come with only a few men, the Lord delivered into their hands a much larger army. Because Judah had forsaken the Lord, the God of their fathers, judgment was executed on Joash (2 Chronicles 24:24 NIV).
There are occasions in life where we meet with unexpected defeat. There seems to … Read the rest
Destroyed Fruit Above and Roots Below
I destroyed the Amorite before them, though he was tall as the cedars and strong as the oaks. I destroyed his fruit above and his roots below (Amos 2:9 NIV).
In this passage God is declaring to Israel what He had done for them. God had dislodged and destroyed the Amorite people from before the … Read the rest
That Night God Did So
That night God did so. Only the fleece was dry; all the ground was covered with dew (Judges 6:40 NIV).
Gideon stands here as a representative of all new believers. They are willing to believe and do what God wants them to do. But they just feel the need of some kind of reassurance.
And … Read the rest
I have Hidden Your Word in My Heart
I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you (Psalm 119:11 NIV).
We often think that many of the sins that we do affect only ourselves or sometimes other people. It may or may not be true. But all sin affects Someone else. This Someone is God Himself. All … Read the rest
Prophet Uriah
They brought Uriah out of Egypt and took him to King Jehoiakim, who had him struck down with a sword and his body thrown into the burial place of the common people (Jeremiah 26:23 NIV).
Who was this Uriah? He was a prophet who lived during the time of Prophet Jeremiah. Uriah also prophesied the … Read the rest
Made Me Bold and Stouthearted
When I called, you answered me; you made me bold and stouthearted (Psalm 138:3 NIV).
There comes some desperate times in our lives when the need is so great that we just call out to others for help. Those who trust in God immediately call out to Him in such situations. It is deep need … Read the rest
The Fear of the Lord Is Wisdom
And he said to man, “The fear of the Lord–that is wisdom, and to shun evil is understanding” (Job 28:28 NIV).
Job here is trying to find out where wisdom can be found. He is seeking the dwelling place of understanding as well. He makes a search and ends up saying that only God understands … Read the rest
Confess and Renounce Sin to Find Mercy
He who conceals his sins does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy (Proverbs 28:13 NIV).
This is very plain. It looks simple. But it is not easy. Those who have tried might have found it difficult and stopped trying. The problem is that when one sins, that person derives some sinful … Read the rest
My Help Comes from the Lord
I lift up my eyes to the hills-where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth (Psalm 121:1,2 NIV).
Where do our eyes look when we are in need of help? First of all it will look inside us. That is, we will try to look … Read the rest
Jehoram, to No One’s Regret
Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years. He passed away, to no one’s regret, and was buried in the City of David, but not in the tombs of the kings (2 Chronicles 21:20 NIV).
Jehoram was the first-born son of a good and godly king. His … Read the rest
He Will Rejoice Over You
The Lord your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with His love, he will rejoice over you with singing (Zephaniah 3:17 NIV).
God is with you if you have accepted Jesus as Savior and Lord of your life. There never need … Read the rest
God’s Word: A Lamp and a Light
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path (Psalm 119:105 NIV).
We carry lamps so that we may light it when darkness comes. God’s word is the light that makes our traveling in a dark world easy. Therefore we have to carry God’s word in our hearts.
A heart … Read the rest
For the Eyes of the Lord
For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. You have done a foolish thing, and from now on you will be at war (2 Chronicles 16:9 NIV).
King Asa was a good king who did what was good and right in the eyes … Read the rest
Stand Before Me in the Gap
I looked for a man among them who would build up the wall and stand before me in the gap on behalf of the land so I would not have to destroy it, but I found none (Ezekiel 22:30 NIV).
God looks for a man. But He finds none. God looks for a man who … Read the rest
Set No Vile Thing Before Your Eyes
I will walk in my house with blameless heart. I will set before my eyes no vile thing (Psalm 101:2b,3a NIV).
Home is the place where all religion is tested. It is the place where all our piety and all our confession of faith is tried. If a man fails to live up to his … Read the rest
And David Knew that the Lord Had Established
And David knew that the Lord had established him as king over Israel and that his kingdom had been highly exalted for the sake of his people Israel(1 Chronicles 14:2 NIV).
God does not keep His children in the dark for long with matters concerning His will for their lives. To the man who seeks … Read the rest
Man’s Evil Heart; and God’s Grieving Heart
The Lord saw how great man’s wickedness on the earth had become, and that every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil all the time. The Lord was grieved that he had made man on the earth, and his heart was filled with pain (Genesis 6:5,6 NIV).
When we sin, God’s heart … Read the rest
Where Is the Whitewash When the Wall Collapses?
When the wall collapses, will people not ask you, “Where is the whitewash you covered it with?” (Ezekiel 13:12 NIV).
In this passage, God is denouncing the false prophets of Israel. Instead of proclaiming God’s message, these false prophets were making the people of God believe in lies.
They caused the people of Israel to … Read the rest
The Word of the Lord Came; Preach Against Nineveh
The word of the Lord came to Jonah son of Amittai: “Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me” (Jonah 1:1,2 NIV).
The word of the Lord should come before we can preach. We cannot and should not dare to preach when there has … Read the rest
A Throne Will Be Established
In love a throne will be established; in faithfulness a man will sit on it–one from the house of David–one who in judging seeks justice and speeds the cause of righteousness (Isaiah 16:5 NIV).
Can you dream of a throne from where love shall abound and flow over. Usually a throne represents power and pride. … Read the rest
Act Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly
He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God (Micah 6:8 NIV).
Many people think that to please God they need to make great sacrifices. Sacrifices do have their place in practical Christianity. … Read the rest
Joyful in God When Fig Tree Does Not Bud
… Read the restThough the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Saviour
Trust in the Lord with All Your Heart
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight (Proverbs 3:5,6 NIV).
To trust in the Lord with ALL your heart is the key to unlock God’s miracles on your behalf. Some people are willing to … Read the rest
Wonders and Miracles
He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted (Job 9:10 NIV).
Wonders are that happenings that cause us to be surprised. Miracles likewise make us stand amazed because it often contradicts known scientific facts. Job says that such events from God abound.
He adds that you cannot keep track of such … Read the rest
Time for Paneled Houses?
Is it a time for you yourselves to be living in your paneled houses, while this house remains a ruin? (Haggai 1:4 NIV).
The Lord’s house was remaining in ruins. Nobody seemed to care about this situation. Then God Himself calls the attention of the people to this pathetic condition through the prophet.
God questions … Read the rest
The Making of the Golden Calf Idol
He took what they handed him and made it into an idol cast in the shape of a calf, fashioning it with a tool. Then they said, “These are your gods, O Israel, who brought you out of Egypt.” (Exodus 32:4 NIV).
Moses was called by God to go up the mountain and to stay … Read the rest
Sacrifice that Costs Nothing!
But King David replied to Araunah, “No, I insist on paying the full price. I will not take for the Lord what is yours, or sacrifice a burnt offering that costs me nothing.” (1 Chronicles 21:24 NIV).
King David sinned against God by ordering to count the number of Israelites. God was angry and He … Read the rest