In 1 Kings 20, God is going to use a prophet to speak to the King of Israel. First though, the prophet has a plan to look like he’s been injured in battle, so he can get the king’s attention and trap him with his own words, like Nathan did after David slept with Bathsheba […]

In the first four chapters of Revelation, we’re introduced to many names and titles for the Father and the Son: Jesus Christ. Alpha and Omega. Almighty. First and the Last. Living One. Son of God. Lord God Almighty. Lord. God. Lion of the tribe of Judah. Root of David. And then in chapter 5, John […]

“Because of Jehovah’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.” Yesterday, I asked some friends what God’s love felt like. The answers I got were more like results of God’s love or the benefits we receive. For example, we enjoy God’s peace, […]

Some observations from the past few months… If I’m feeling disappointed by God then my expectations were the problem, not God’s faithfulness. God may appear to be late, but He never is. Helps to remember #1. Circumstances are rarely, if ever, a good measure of God’s faithfulness. Believing God is not as easy as it […]

It’s Monday morning. You wake up, shower and dress, then head to the kitchen to start the coffee and grab some breakfast before a busy day. You’ve got a lot on your mind as you enter the kitchen. An important meeting. Numerous errands. Bills to pay. A friend was just laid off. You wonder if […]

Five times in the first three verses of Psalm 113, the writer says to praise Jehovah. So how many times do I just read past “Praise Him” to get to something new or more interesting…some encouraging thought for the day? It’s hard to ignore five times in three verses though. Rather than reading on, today […]

In 958 B.C., Abijah becomes the king of Judah, but it was said of him, “He committed all the sins his father had done before him; his heart was not fully devoted to the LORD his God, as the heart of David his forefather had been.” There’s David again–being held up as the example of […]

In Mark chapter 4, Jesus and His disciples get into a boat to head to the other side of the lake. After setting out, Jesus takes a nap and that’s when all hell breaks loose. A “furious squall” came up and waves started breaking over the boat. The disciples are scared to death, thinking they’re […]

I have to admit, I’ve never really understood God’s view of King David. It’s a mystery to me. David not only coveted Bathsheba, but then committed adultery with her and tried to cover it up by murdering her innocent husband. Of course those aren’t the only sins David ever committed, but just a few violations […]

Psalm 107 ends this way, “Whoever is wise, let him heed these things and consider the great love of Jehovah.” To consider means “to think about carefully; to think of especially with regard to taking some action.” I often give careful thought to my circumstances, but not to the great love of Jehovah. In fact, […]