Isaiah prophesied before the people of Judah. They had become self-focused and self-righteous, having replaced the God of glory with their own thinking. Having declared evil as good, and good as evil, they forsook the Lord who loved them. The Law became nothing, being replaced by their own ideals; sacrifices had become mere rituals rather... Continue Reading →
The Choice – Who will we follow? Judges 2.11-23
After Joshua and the elders of Israel who entered the Promised Land died, a new generation of Israelites chose to follow the land’s customs and worship pagan gods. They abandoned the Lord and forgot His glory and power which delivered them from Egyptian bondage; they forgot the Lord’s work in conquering their new land.... Continue Reading →
A Cheerful Heart or a crushed spirit Proverbs 17.22
Our attitude and our perspective make a difference in how we live. It is actually becomes a matter of faith and an outpouring of our salvation. Solomon sets forth the striking contrast: A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones (Proverbs 17.22). The cheerful heart focuses on the... Continue Reading →
In the most violent Storms – we have a Certain Refuge Psalm 57.1-11
Hiding in a cave, pursued by enemies and in danger of his life, David prayed. Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me, for in you my soul takes refuge; in the shadow of your wings I will take refuge, till the storms of destruction pass by (Psalm 57.1). Knowing there was... Continue Reading →
Vanity or Fulfillment; Despair or Contentment? Ecclesiastes 2.18-26
Solomon, having great wisdom, authority, and riches, recognized the vanity of all he had done; he saw that the time of earthly life is but a breath, a short time and then it is over. He didn’t bemoan life, but rather sought to understand the true value and purpose of the days the Lord gives.... Continue Reading →
