Author Archives: JARoss

Exodus 5:22-6:1 Then Moses went back to the Lord and protested, “Why have you brought all this trouble on your own people, Lord? Why did you send me? Ever since I came to Pharaoh as your spokesperson, he has been even more brutal to your people. And you have done nothing to rescue them!” ThenContinue reading “I Know Your Heart”

Genesis 39:19-20 Potiphar was furious when he heard his wife’s story about how Joseph had treated her. So he took Joseph and threw him into the prison where the king’s prisoners were held, and there he remained. Does it trouble you that when you do what is right, things seem to get worse? Does itContinue reading “Trust, Child”

Genesis 39: 2 The Lord was with Joseph, so he succeeded in everything he did as he served in the home of his Egyptian master. Do you see? You are fearful that your life will not count. You are fearful that all the evil around you and against you will make your life a waste.Continue reading “Will You Forget Me?”

Proverbs 3:21-26 My child, don’t lose sight of common sense and discernment. Hang on to them, for they will refresh your soul. They are like jewels on a necklace. They keep you safe on your way, and your feet will not stumble. You can go to bed without fear; you will lie down and sleepContinue reading “I Am In The Tempest”

Matthew 8:32-34 So the demons came out of the men and entered the pigs, and the whole herd plunged down the steep hillside into the lake and drowned in the water. The herdsmen fled to the nearby town, telling everyone what happened to the demon-possessed men. Then the entire town came out to meet Jesus,Continue reading “Is This You?”

Genesis 16:11-14 And the angel also said, “You are now pregnant and will give birth to a son. You are to name him Ishmael (which means ‘God hears’), for the Lord has heard your cry of distress. This son of yours will be a wild man, as untamed as a wild donkey! He will raiseContinue reading “Just Trust”

Genesis 16:4-6 So Abram had sexual relations with Hagar, and she became pregnant. But when Hagar knew she was pregnant, she began to treat her mistress, Sarai, with contempt. Then Sarai said to Abram, “This is all your fault! I put my servant into your arms, but now that she’s pregnant she treats me withContinue reading “Disobedience and Impatience”

Genesis 15:6 And Abram believed the Lord, and the Lord counted him as righteous because of his faith.  You are learning this lesson, Child. You are learning that I can be trusted. You are learning that I keep My Word. You are learning that I keep My promises. You are learning that I will notContinue reading “You Are Learning…”

Genesis 13:10—13 Lot took a long look at the fertile plans of the Joradn Valley in the direction of Zoar. The whole area was well watered everywhere, like the garden of the Lord or the beautiful land of Egypt. (This was before the Lord destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah.) Lot chose for himself the whole JordanContinue reading “Decisions and Consequences”

Genesis 3:8-13 When the cool evening breezes were blowing, the man and his wife heard the Lord God walking about in the garden. So they hid from the Lord God among the trees. Then the Lord God called to the man, “Where are you?” He replied, “I heard you walking in the garden, so IContinue reading “Look Inward”