Nehemiah 4:9-But we prayed to our God, and because of them we set up a guard against them day and night. NASB It’s obvious to any reader of the book of Nehemiah that he was a pray-er. When he heard the news about Jerusalem, he prayed. When the king asked him what was his request, heContinue reading “Handle With Prayer!”
Category Archives: hard times
Remember Jesus!
2 Timothy 2:8-9-Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, descendant of David, according to my gospel, for which I suffer hardship even to imprisonment as a criminal; but the word of God is not imprisoned. NASB In my previous post, I looked at Paul’s exhortation to Timothy to endure hardship as a good soldier. Those are words of encouragement we can all receive! AsContinue reading “Remember Jesus!”
Enduring Hardship!
2 Timothy 2:3- You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. NASB Last week, we celebrated Veteran’s Day in America. Let me extend my heartfelt gratitude to all the servicemen and women who have served in their country’s armed forces to protect and defend them. I also extend my thankfulness to their families. Whether yourContinue reading “Enduring Hardship!”
What Are You Doing Here?
Isaiah 53:1-Who has believed our report? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? NKJV If you have lived for any length of time, you have been the recipient of bad news. It comes to all of us! Whether you receive news that you have failed a test, been rejected for a job, have aContinue reading “What Are You Doing Here?”
In the Midst of the Tempest!
Psalm 55:6-8-And horror has overwhelmed me. So I said, “Oh, that I had wings like a dove! I would fly away and be at rest. Indeed, I would wander far off and remain in the wilderness. Selah! I would hasten my escape from the windy storm and tempest.” NKJV It’s difficult to believe that God is working on our behalfContinue reading “In the Midst of the Tempest!”
God Don’t Never Change!
Malachi 3:6 -“For I am the Lord, I do not change; therefore you are not consumed, O sons of Jacob. NKJV It’s funny, but as soon as I pasted the verse to this blog I heard my mother-in-law’s voice say, “God don’t never change!” And that’s the gospel truth! God don’t never change! Change is a way of life.Continue reading “God Don’t Never Change!”
Wonders in the Wilderness!
Exodus 13:18- But God led the people around by the way of the wilderness toward the Red Sea; the sons of Israel went up in battle array (orderly ranks, marching formation) out of the land of Egypt. NKJV The wilderness is pictured as dry and barren land. But there are many types of wilderness in scriptureContinue reading “Wonders in the Wilderness!”
What Does Trouble Teach You?
2 Timothy 3:10-11- But you have carefully followed my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, love, perseverance, persecutions, afflictions, which happened to me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra—what persecutions I endured. And out of them all the Lord delivered me. NKJV I’m not a runner, but when I was in BootCamp, I had to run daily. Every single morning we ran aroundContinue reading “What Does Trouble Teach You?”
Why Should I Wait on God?
2 Kings 7:2 – The officer on whose arm the king was leaning said to the man of God, “Look, even if the Lord should open the floodgates of the heavens, could this happen?” “You will see it with your own eyes,” answered Elisha, “but you will not eat any of it!” NIV Have you ever been in a situationContinue reading “Why Should I Wait on God?”
Stop Grieving the Past!
Joshua 1:1-2- After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, it came to pass that the Lord spoke to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ assistant, saying: “Moses My servant is dead. Now, therefore, arise, go over this Jordan, you and all this people, to the land which I am giving to them” NKJV When addressing the subjectContinue reading “Stop Grieving the Past!”
Wonderful Jesus! 