I love the book of Nehemiah. It tells the story of building a wall, something that’s not part of our ordinary day (unless you’re a bricklayer!), but this little book has been the source of countless sermons, devotions, and Bible studies. I see Nehemiah as a treasure for two reasons. First, it illustrates once again …
Tag: Sovereignty of God
Three Important Lessons From Ezra
This morning I read through the book of Ezra. I was reminded again of some foundational truths that are so necessary for our faith walk as we follow Jesus. When you first begin studying the Old Testament, the 39 books might seem disorganized and disconnected from one another. We tend to read each book separately, …
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. …
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 …
Trusting God’s Timing
Do you ever question God’s timing? Has God ever impressed upon your heart that it was time to act on a decision you’d been putting off? Perhaps you’d been reluctant because you weren’t quite ready to deal with the negative effects that may result? In Genesis 31, Jacob faces just such a dilemma. He has …
The Way Of The Word 