Psalm 91 tells us of the number of wonderful promises that our God has for us. It says that we have His shadow that defends us, He is our refuge and fortress, He delivers us from the snare (trap), He covers us with His pinions (wings), and we have no need to fear the…
Isaiah 5:1-7 – Parable of the Vineyard 5 Now let me sing for my greatly Beloved [Lord]A song of my Beloved about His vineyard (His chosen people).My greatly Beloved had a vineyard on a very fertile slope (the promised land, Canaan).2 He dug it all around and cleared away its stones,And planted it with [a]the choicest vine…
God enables us to trust Him, but we still have to choose to do this. The Bible tells us that God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). The name of the Lord is a strong tower, and the righteous run into it and are safe (Proverbs 18:10). He…
When we belong to God, we should want that relationship with Him, and we should desire to be in His presence, understanding that in His presence there is the fullness of joy (Psalm 16:11). Psalm 15 speaks about the kind of person who qualifies to stand in the presence of the Most High God….
The Armour of God given in Ephesians 6 is so very important. As I was reading it, I noticed how much the shield of faith stood out. It was emphasized with the phrase “Above all” or “In all circumstances”. Here’s a look at a few translations where they all agree on the importance of…
Isaiah is speaking about Israel, but as I read through Isaiah, I can’t help but think this is us now. This applies to us today, and it is a warning for us too, before it is too late. So, let us listen to God’s warning. Isaiah 1 2 Hear, O heavens, and give ear,…
The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31) “There was a rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate was laid a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man’s table. Moreover, even the dogs came and licked…
A Reminder to Try Our Hearts Always Hezekiah reigned as King of Judah after his Father, King Ahaz. His Father did not do what was right in the eyes of God (2 Kings 16:1, 2 Kings 16:20). However, Hezekiah did what was right in the eyes of the Lord according to David his father…
Israel spent forty years in the wilderness, and if we don’t look closely, it seems like a lot of wasted time. But God was purposeful in what He was doing. He was testing Israel and teaching them His ways. Israel failed God’s test, and we would have failed too if put in their shoes….
A few places in the Bible speak of God regretting some decision He made towards man and how it grieved His heart. He regretted that He made man, He regretted, making Saul King over Israel, and it grieved His heart that Israel, His chosen people, rebelled against Him. The word used for grief (Genesis…