Nehemiah 7:2- Then I put Hanani my brother, and Hananiah the commander of the citadel, in charge of Jerusalem, for he was a faithful man and feared God more than many. NASB Have you ever been to a church business meeting? They can be interesting events to attend. I’ve attended meetings where some members acted as if they hadContinue reading “Getting Things in Order!”
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Conspiracy Theories
Nehemiah 6:6-In it was written: “It is reported among the nations, and [c]Gashmu says, that you and the Jews intend to rebel; for that reason you are rebuilding the wall. And you are to be their king, according to these reports. NASB Conspiracy theories have been running wild since biblical times. And today, the theories get juicierContinue reading “Conspiracy Theories”
Handle With Prayer!
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!”
Using Your Influence!
Nehemiah 2:4-Then the king said to me, “What would you request?” So I prayed to the God of heaven. NASB Most of us won’t meet royalty during our lifetime, but we all know people who are in places of prominence. Better yet, some of us are people of prominence with great influence over others. The question forContinue reading “Using Your Influence!”
Watch Night Service!
Matthew 26:41- Keep watching and praying, so that you do not come into temptation; the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” NASB I never really thought about why we celebrate Watch Night service in the church. Especially growing up. I may have even forgotten where it originated before, but our pastor invited us out to thisContinue reading “Watch Night Service!”
Loving the Father!
Deuteronomy 6:5- “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart…” I saw a man wearing a tee shirt with the scripture from Isaiah 54:17: No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue which rises against you in judgment you shall condemn. Isaiah 54:17 NKJV That was on his front, and of course, sinceContinue reading “Loving the Father!”
When Eyes Are Opened!
2 Kings 6:17-And Elisha prayed, and said, “Lord, I pray, open his eyes that he may see.” Then the Lord opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw. And behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. NKJV Fear is a weapon the devil has been using for a long time againstContinue reading “When Eyes Are Opened!”
Parental Faith! Repost!
Mark 7: 29-30- “Then He said to her, “For this saying go your way; the demon has gone out of your daughter.” And when she had come to her house, she found the demon gone out, and her daughter lying on the bed.” If you are a studier of the Word, then this is a familiarContinue reading “Parental Faith! Repost!”
What is It?
Jeremiah 33:3-‘Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.’ NKJV I heard a story many years ago. I’ll try and recount it for you because it will lead me to my point for this blog. There was a flood in a city, and rescuesContinue reading “What is It?”
Rescue Me!
Luke 11:4-And forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who is indebted to us. And do not lead us into temptation,but deliver us from the evil one.” NKJV The way that Jesus taught His disciples to pray covered all of life. It doesn’t seem like it when you first read the words, but itContinue reading “Rescue Me!”
Wonderful Jesus! 