Without Holiness, No One Will See The Lord All who have this hope in him purify themselves, just as he is pure. Worthwhile Warfare You are under attack. Whether you realize it or not, you are being bombarded in the three main areas your adversary – Satan and his minions – have found to beContinue reading “Be Prepared – 1 John 3:3”
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The Weather and God – Job 37:5-6
God Controls The Weather, Not Us 5 God’s voice thunders in marvelous ways; he does great things beyond our understanding. 6 He says to the snow, ‘Fall on the earth,’ and to the rain shower, ‘Be a mighty downpour.’ Marvelous Mysteries And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. We read theseContinue reading “The Weather and God – Job 37:5-6”
Motivation for Discipline – Proverbs 13:24
Spoiled Children Are Like Spoiled Food – They Leave A Bad Taste In Your Mouth Whoever spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him. Worldly Wisdom Everyone seems to have a word of wisdom. Time-honored advice that has worked for them, and others who passed it onContinue reading “Motivation for Discipline – Proverbs 13:24”
God is Sovereign – Isaiah 40:21-24
God Is Responsible For Installing Rulers Among Men As Well As Removing Them 21 Do you not know? Have you not heard? Has it not been told you from the beginning? Have you not understood since the earth was founded? 22 He sits enthroned above the circle of the earth, and its people are likeContinue reading “God is Sovereign – Isaiah 40:21-24”
Home Security and God – Psalm 127:1-2
If God Is Not Involved In Every Aspect Of Life, Don’t Expect Success 1 Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain. 2 In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat- for heContinue reading “Home Security and God – Psalm 127:1-2”
National Security and God – 2 Kings 6:13-23
When The Lord God Almighty Guards Your Country, No Harm Shall Befall It 13 “Go, find out where he is,” the king ordered, “so I can send men and capture him.” The report came back: “He is in Dothan.” 14 Then he sent horses and chariots and a strong force there. They went by nightContinue reading “National Security and God – 2 Kings 6:13-23”
National Sovereignty and God – Nehemiah 2:2-6
God Approves Of Walls Built To Establish The Sovereignty Of Nations 2 so the king asked me, “Why does your face look so sad when you are not ill? This can be nothing but sadness of heart.” I was very much afraid, 3 but I said to the king, “May the king live forever! WhyContinue reading “National Sovereignty and God – Nehemiah 2:2-6”
Authority by God – Daniel 2:19-23
There Is No Authority Except That Which Is Established By God 19 During the night the mystery was revealed to Daniel in a vision. Then Daniel praised the God of heaven 20 and said: “Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are his. 21 He changes times andContinue reading “Authority by God – Daniel 2:19-23”
Sovereignty of God – Job 1:6-12
Nothing Happens In All Of Existence Without The Express Prior Permission And Knowledge Of Almighty God 6 One day the angels came to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan also came with them. 7 The Lord said to Satan, “Where have you come from?” Satan answered the Lord, “From roaming throughout the earth, goingContinue reading “Sovereignty of God – Job 1:6-12”
Leadership with God – Psalm 2:10-12
An Open Letter to All Who Are Called to Leadership by God 10 Therefore, you kings, be wise; be warned, you rulers of the earth. 11 Serve the Lord with fear and celebrate his rule with trembling. 12 Kiss his son, or he will be angry and your way will lead to your destruction, forContinue reading “Leadership with God – Psalm 2:10-12”
Combat Training with God – 1 Timothy 2:1-3
Prayer to Provide Potentates with Power and Protection 1 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 3 This is good, and pleases God our Savior, 4 whoContinue reading “Combat Training with God – 1 Timothy 2:1-3”
Combat Training with God – Romans 13:1-2
1 Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. 2 Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. The United StatesContinue reading “Combat Training with God – Romans 13:1-2”