It is a sad commentary on the people of Israel. Not long after Joshua died, and after those who had crossed the Jordan River with him and seen the initial conquering of the land had died, that the people of Israel fell into grave sin. They failed to completely drive out the inhabitants of... Continue Reading →
Psalm 107.1-9
Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever. Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom he has redeemed from trouble (Psalm 107.1-2). Those of us who have been redeemed by the blood of Jesus Christ shed on the Cross of Calvary, who have been... Continue Reading →
Genesis 18.1-21
The Lord made a covenant with Abraham that he would be the father of a great nation; the Lord promised Abraham that he would have a son. However, by the time he was 86 and his wife 76 they had no children; it appeared God was not keeping his promise. Abraham and Sarah decided... Continue Reading →
John 1.29-36
Ordained by God before birth, John was the forerunner of Jesus Christ; he was the fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy as the one who would be calling out in the wilderness for people to repent of sin and return to the Lord (Isaiah 40.3); he was baptizing in the Jordan River those who were making... Continue Reading →
Joshua 7.16-26
We can fall into sin’s temptation and say, “It’s not a big deal,” “no one will ever know,” or “I don’t think it’s so wrong.” We can justify sin with comments like, “it only involves me,” “I deserve it,” “no one will get hurt,” or “others have done it.” We think our sinful action will... Continue Reading →
My Morning Desk 