Scripture: Daniel 6:4-5 “At this, the administrators and the satraps tried to find grounds for charges against Daniel in his conduct of government affairs, but they were unable to do so. They could find no corruption in him, because he was trustworthy and neither corrupt nor negligent. Finally these men said, ‘We will never find [...]
Scripture: Revelation 19:10 “The testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.” Observation: Usually when I think of prophecy I think of a foretelling of the future … in some ways I guess testimony of Jesus is just that. But it also makes it seem so available. Application: I need to broaden my understanding of [...]
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: 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: Hebrews 5:12,14 “You have been Christians a long time now, and you ought to be teaching others. Instead, you need someone to teach you again the basic things about the Scriptures. You are like babies who drink only milk and cannot eat solid food. Solid food is for those who are mature, who have [...]
Scripture: 2 Kings 12:2-3 “All his life Joash did what was pleasing in the Lord’s sight because Jehoiada the priest instructed him. Yet, even so, he did not destroy the pagan shrines , and the people still offered sacrifices and burned incense there.” Observation: I once dreamt I was a fully armored warrior walking proudly [...]
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:9 “Follow the impulses of your heart and the desires of your eyes. Yet know that God will bring you to judgment for all these things.” Observation: I really enjoy Ecclesiastes. It illustrates the complexity of God and life. Wealth and poverty do not accompany wisdom and foolishness. Wisdom and skill do not [...]