Then Daniel went to his house and informed his friends, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah, about the matter, so that they might request compassion from the God of heaven concerning this mystery. (Daniel 2:17-18b) In his book, The Knowledge of the Holy, A.W. Tozer confronts us with this premise: “What comes into our minds when we …
Which Story Will Be Told?
Raise your hand if there are chapters in the story of your life that you’d rather not make it into the final printing! As I read through the Old Testament, there are many encouraging stories, in which God’s people made good choices and are rightfully remembered as faithful saints. And if we only had records …
Leaving It In God’s Hands
How willing are you to let God deal with your enemies? There is such a thing as “righteous anger.” There are times when we are clearly in the right according to scripture, as well as an obvious need for something to be done about the many wrongs that are perpetrated on those who are innocent. …
Choosing How Your Story Ends
Today’s read (1 Samuel 16-18) includes a story that all children love – David and Goliath. God has let Samuel grieve long enough over the poor choices Saul made. He tells him it’s time to move on, to fill up his horn with anointing oil because God plans to raise up another man as king. …
The Choice To Obey
Have you ever wondered why God instigates, decrees, or allows things to happen that in His infinite knowledge of all things past, present, and future, He knows will not turn out well? 1 Samuel 8-15 tells the story of how Saul became Israel’s first king. The people asked for a king, rejecting the theocratic government …
The Way Of The Word 