The battle is not yours, but God’s. II Chronicles 20:15 The Israelites praised God in the middle of a dangerous challenge. A large group of warriors had gathered to destroy them. After humbly asking God for help, King Jehoshaphat appointed a choir to march out into battle in front of the Israelite army. The choir sang: […]
“He will not allow your foot to be moved; He who keeps you will not slumber.” Psalm 121:3. In the context of this psalm, the writer makes it clear that God’s sleepless vigilance is for our good. Our Protector is constantly seeking our good. As one song puts it: “He never sleeps, He never slumbers. He […]
“Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.” Galatians 6:7. Our choices often have a reach and impact that we could never imagine. The choices we make today produce the consequences we reap tomorrow. It’s far better to avoid sin in the first place than […]
“The floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall.” Matthew 7:25 When it comes to building our spiritual foundation, it must be strong and secure. Christ made it clear that to survive the storms of life, we must be anchored to the Rock of Ages.
“The children of Israel committed a trespass regarding the accursed things, for Achan… took of the accursed things.” Joshua 7:1 Because of Achan’s private sin everyone was affected, and God was dishonored. As followers of Jesus, we belong to one another, and our individual actions can impact the entire body and God’s name. May we individually […]