Author Archives: JARoss

Ezra 4:24 Then the work on the house of God that is in Jerusalem stopped, and it ceased until the second year of the reign of Darius king of Persia. Just because the work on the Temple had stopped, I did not let it go forever. So it is with you, my child. You haveContinue reading “Return, Rebuild”

Mark 6:47-52. And when evening came, the boat was out on the sea, and he was alone on the land. And he saw that they were making headway painfully, for the wind was against them. And about the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. He meant to pass by them, but when they sawContinue reading “…and Doubt Will Leave You”

Psalm 39 I said, “I will guard my ways, that I may not sin with my tongue;I will guard my mouth with a muzzle, so long as the wicked are in my presence.”I was mute and silent; I held my peace to no avail, and my distress grew worse.    My heart became hot within me.As I mused, the fire burned; thenContinue reading “Only I”

Leviticus 11:1, 13:1-59 Then the Lord said to Moses and Aaron, “Give the following instructions to the people of Israel.” My people were given many rules by which to live.  Notice, though, they were not given lightly.  The rules you have read today were formed to keep people safe from outbreaks of infectious diseases.  ItContinue reading “To Protect My People”

Revelation 13:14 “And with all the miracles he was allowed to perform on behalf of the first beast, he deceived all the people who belong to this world.” Darker days are coming. There comes the day when a false one will arise. Those who do not know me will believe he is a god. HeContinue reading “How To Know What Is True”

Revelation 13:5 “And the beast was given a mouth uttering haughty and blasphemous words, and it was allowed to exercise authority for forty-two months.”  Do not forget that nothing happens in your lives that I have not either allowed or arranged. I am not surprised by the evil that is in your world. I amContinue reading “But For Now…”

Obadiah 1:1-4 The vision of Obadiah. Thus says the Lord God concerning Edom— We have heard a report from the Lord,And an envoy has been sent among the nations saying,“Arise and let us go against her for battle”—2 “Behold, I will make you small among the nations;You are greatly despised.3 “The arrogance of your heart has deceived you,You who live in the clefts of the rock,In theContinue reading “Stop Trying To Do What Only I Can Do”

1 Kings 6:17 And Elisha prayed, “Open his eyes, Lord, so that he may see.” Then the Lord opened the servant’s eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. You’re protected at all times. You may not see my warriors, but they are there. Your country is not goingContinue reading “Do Not Lose Faith”

1 Kings 9:9 And the answer will be, “Because his people abandoned the Lord their God, who brought their ancestors our of Egypt, and the worshiped other gods instead and bowed down to them. That is why the Lord has brought all these disasters on them.” And so, your country. I brought this country outContinue reading “And so…..”

Exodus 3:10-12 “So now, go. I am sending you to Pharaoh to bring my people the Israelites out of Egypt.” But Moses said to God, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?” And God said, “I will be with you. “ I had a job for Moses to do.Continue reading “Step Out In Faith”