Transition of Power – 1 Chronicles 11:1-3

The Whole People Should Recognize The Leader That God Has Chosen 1 All Israel came together to David at Hebron and said, “We are your own flesh and blood. 2 In the past, even while Saul was king, you were the one who led Israel on their military campaigns. And the Lord your God saidContinue reading “Transition of Power – 1 Chronicles 11:1-3”

Leadership with God – Psalm 71:1-2

Pray For All Who Are In Leadership Over Us. 1 Endow the king with your justice, O God, the royal son with your righteousness. 2 May he judge your people in righteousness, your afflicted ones with justice. Judge with Justice The author of this Psalm cries out to God that He would divinely place justiceContinue reading “Leadership with God – Psalm 71:1-2”

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”

Justice of God – Psalm 58:6-11

The Righteous Cry Out That Wicked Leaders Receive Justice In This Life 6 Break the teeth in their mouths, O God; Lord, tear out the fangs of those lions! 7 Let them vanish like water that flows away; when they draw the bow, let their arrows fall short. 8 May they be like a slugContinue reading “Justice of God – Psalm 58:6-11”

Can God Trust You? – Daniel 6:4

Can God Trust You to be Faithful? At this, the administrators and the satraps tried to find grounds for charges against Daniel in his conduct of government affairs, but they were unable to do so. They could find no corruption in him, because he was trustworthy and neither corrupt nor negligent. Capable Character God seeksContinue reading “Can God Trust You? – Daniel 6:4”

Family Living by God- Ephesians 5:21-24

Jesus Submitted Himself to the Holy Spirit 21 Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. 22 Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the Lord. 23 For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he isContinue reading “Family Living by God- Ephesians 5:21-24”

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”

Leadership of God – Acts 13:22

Have You Considered My Servant, David? After removing Saul, he made David their king. God testified concerning him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse, a man after my own heart; he will do everything I want him to do.’ Lasting Loyalty David was a man who was loyal to God.  No matter what heContinue reading “Leadership of God – Acts 13:22”

Leadership of God – 1 Timothy 3:8-13

It would not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the word of God in order to wait on tables. Brothers and sisters, choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will turn this responsibility over to them and will give our attentionContinue reading “Leadership of God – 1 Timothy 3:8-13”

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”

A Promise of God – Deuteronomy 6:8

When God makes promises, circumstances change. “The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” Not Just for Joshua The author of Hebrews took to heart that this promise was not just for Joshua, son of Nun,Continue reading “A Promise of God – Deuteronomy 6:8”

Unity with God – Ephesians 5:21

Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. Ouch.  There’s that word – submission.  Yielding your preferences, desires, goals, way of doing things – to someone else.  Admit it – it’s HARD to submit.  We greatly desire to have our own way.  Very few things chafe us more than having to do something someoneContinue reading “Unity with God – Ephesians 5:21”

A Promise of God – Isaiah 54:17

17 no weapon forged against you will prevail,     and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord,     and this is their vindication from me,” declares the Lord. The Bible contains many promises of God.  This one is very encouraging.  It is comforting to know thatContinue reading “A Promise of God – Isaiah 54:17”