He made Pleiades and Orion…Amos 5:9 Job also spoke of these constellations in heaven. He made the Bear, Orion and the Pleiades, and the chambers of the south…Job 9:9. This is but one example of God’s power spoken of by Job, God is wise in heart and mighty in strength, Job 9:4a. These are just a few […]
Provoked the LORD to anger…Judges 2:12 After the death of Joshua, the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD, and served the Baals, Verse 11. The punishment of their sin was to become slaves to those who worshipped Baals, Verse 14. In other words, God gave them over to their debased minds, Romans […]
Please let me go…Exodus 4:18 After Moses became convinced God wanted him to lead His people out of Egypt, he went to Jethro, his father-in-law. Moses said, please let me go and return to my brethren in Egypt, and see whether they are still alive. Jethro said to Moses, Go in peace. God’s people had […]
Lest Israel claim glory…Judges 7:2 Gideon was about to attack the Midianites. The Midianites were camped in a valley below Gideon and his army. In Gideon’s mind, the time was right for an attack. God said wait. Judges 7:2: And the Lord said to Gideon, “The people who are with you are too many for Me to give the Midianites into their […]
With the LORD at their head…Micah 2:13 In chapter one, Micah warns God’s people of pending judgment. A warning that is picked up again in chapter 3. In chapter one, the warning includes Israel’s neighbors. In chapter 3, the warning is against Israel, especially their leaders, Hear now, O heads of Jacob, and you rulers for […]
Nolan Montgomery 4:51 AM (5 hours ago) to Elaine, Joy, Gene, Vic, Floyd, Julie, Dan, Kellie, Karen, Farrell, Betsy, Kevin, Dan, bobcampbell, Bob, Nacho, Nate, Cheryl, Andre, me, Bob, Thomas, Marcia, Carolyn, Dwayne, Karlene, Caleb, Ron, Helen, krrytrn, Susan, rtwomack, Ken, Rhonda, mailkr.robinson, Steve, ANTOINETTE, Rebekah, Ellen, Fred, Al, Twyla, Bruce, Amy, Ronald, Carole, David, NewHampshirelady, Ed, Lee, Rita, Toni, Young, Sharon, Duane, Amanda, Sylvia, Larry, Mike, Patty, Karen, Nancy, farnyfarm, ch77pmt, Joanne, Paul, Dale, Ed, Wanda, Kassy, ktrastedman, Elaine, Vince, Robert, Stacie, Lonny, maddy, Trina Neither silver nor gold…Habakkuk 3:18 The great day of the Lord is near. It is near and hastens quickly.The noise of the day of the Lord is bitter. There the mighty men shall cry out. 15 That day is a day of wrath, a day of trouble and distress, a day of devastation and desolation, a day of […]
I will stand my watch…Habakkuk 2:1 As he did in chapter 1, Habakkuk records his conversations with the LORD. They read as prayers with audible answers. Oh, that we could have such conversations with God. That we could speak to Him and hear Him as though He was in the room with us. Or, so […]
The LORD God is my strength…Habakkuk 3:19 Having seen through the eyes of a prophet, Habakkuk resolves his fear of the future. Chapter 3, Verse 2: O LORD, I have heard Your speech and was afraid. The next several lines of his prophecy reveal the great power of God’s coming judgment. God does not change. His ways […]
The LORD is good…Nahum 1:7 This is but one of the announcements Nahum makes about the Lord. Verse 2: God is jealous, and the LORD avenges. The LORD avenges and is furious. Verse 3: The LORD has His way. Verse 7: The LORD is a good stronghold in the day of trouble. And He knows who trusts Him. […]
Lest we drift away…Hebrews 2:1 An unsure hiker will drift off course. In the words of Yogi Berra, “If you don’t know where you are going, you might wind up someplace else.” But you know where you are going. Because you are following Jesus being led by His Spirit; not angels. Strange that Hebrews warns […]