Scripture: Exodus 14:15 “Then the Lord said to moses, ‘Why are you crying out to me? Tell the people to get moving!’” Observation: I can hardly bare to type the phrase that comes to mind given its horrible misuse against the poor, but, none-the-less, this scripture reminds me “God helps those who helps themselves.” In [...]
Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:10 “Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain.” And God granted his request.” Observation: Today’s reading in Psalms reminded me of this [...]
Scripture: *Psalm 111:10 “Reverence for the Lord is the foundation of true wisdom. The rewards of wisdom come to all who obey him.” Observation: I recently read an article about Don Johnson, Mr. Miami Vice, witnessing a real crime take place and, without even thinking, he chased the guy down, tackled him, and held him [...]
Scripture: Ezekiel 14:13-14 “Suppose the people of a country were to sin against me, and I lifted my fist to crush them… Even if Noah, Daniel, and Job were there, their righteousness would save no one but themselves.” Observation: It is not enough to be righteous. How can I have true passion for God if [...]
Nothing jumped out at me today, but this weekend’s service combined with Saturday’s reading prompted a comment here.
Scripture: Psalm 105:45 “All of this happened so they would follow his principles and obey his laws.” Observation: Psalm 105 briefly records Israel’s history from Abraham to the Exodus from Egypt and their arrival in Canaan. During this time God reveals himself dozens of ways through blessings, miracles, punishments, signs – all of it purposed [...]
Scripture: John 6:11 “Then Jesus took the loaves, gave thanks to God, and distributed them to the people. Afterward he did the same with the fish. And they all ate as much as they wanted.” Observation: Recently I read some blogpost that mentioned the mindsets of Abundance and Scarcity and it’s been simmering in my [...]