” . . . I will put you in the cleft of the rock and cover you there with My hand . . .” Ex. 33:22 FSM Top 3 Praises! 1- Praising God for the third reprinting of the God Seeker Bible study as it rolls off the presses today. God has been faithful to put […]
A Place by Me
We’ll probably head back into Matthew next post, but I just couldn’t resist passing along this incredible phrase from Exodus 33. Some of you know that my theme for this year centers around God as our Rock. As I continue to explore the Scriptures, I’m searching out all references referring to the word “rock.” That’s how I […]
Heart Trouble
Moments in Matthew . . . “And when Herod the King heard it, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.” Matthew 2:3 When the Magi from the east showed up in Jerusalem, they brought trouble to town. Their message of a new Jewish King upset the status quo. Scripture says that Herod the current […]
Righteous or Religious?
More Moments in Matthew . . . Matthew 1:19 Joseph . . . “a righteous man.” Notice that Matthew describes Joseph as a righteous man not a religious man – big difference! I spent a portion of my life trying to nail the religious thing down. Maybe you can relate. Keep the rules. Impress the […]
Obedience
Moments in Matthew . . . Matthew 1:24 “And Joseph arose from his sleep, and did what the angel of the Lord commanded him, and took her as his wife.” Luke 1:38 “And Mary said, ‘Behold, the bondslave of the Lord; be it done unto me according to your word.” Sometimes obedience requires action, but other times it involves being […]
A Challenge from India
Ever since the life and faith of Amy Carmichael gripped my heart as a Sunday School child, I have remained fascinated and burdened for India. So it was with great excitement that I made the acquaintance of “Sam” (his easy-to-pronounce, Americanized name). Sam left behind a professional career in soccer in his native India to spread […]
Amen and Amen! Having a "So be it" Attitude
“Amen, blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might, be to our God forever and ever. Amen.” Revelation 7:12 In Revelation chapter 12 we’re given a glimpse of this innumerable multitude of redeemed Gentiles from every nation, tongue and tribe standing before the throne in heaven soaking in their first glimpse of the […]
My Rock and My Redeemer
Every December I start listening intently for a clear focus to really zero in on in the coming year. It’s kind of a theme that the Lord will use to refine me as I meditate upon it and bring my life into submission to it in entirely new ways. By memorizing and daily renewing my mind […]
