Author Archives: JARoss

John 7:25-27 Some of the people who lived in Jerusalem started to ask each other, “Isn’t this the man they are trying to kill? But here he is, speaking in public, and they say nothing to him. Could our leaders possibly believe that he is the Messiah? But how could he be? For we knowContinue reading “Only The Father Knows”

1 Samuel 5:10-12 So they sent the Ark of God to the town of Ekron, but when the people of Ekron saw it coming they cried out, “They are bringing the Ark of the God of Israel here to kill us, too!” The people summoned the Philistine rulers again and begged them, “Please send theContinue reading “Choose Wisely”

1 Samuel 1:24-28  When the child was weaned, Hannah took him to the Tabernacle in Shiloh. They brought along a three year old bull for the sacrifice and a basket of flour and some wine. After sacrificing the bull, they brought the boy to Eli. “Sir, do you remember me?” Hannah asked. “I am theContinue reading “What Do You Treasure?”

Judges 17:6. In those days, Israel had no king; all the people did whatever seemed right in their own eyes. And so your world today. The chaos of your world stems from that exact problem: everyone does what seems right in their own eyes. Unfortunately, human eyes are usually turned inward. Instead of seeing clearlyContinue reading “No King”

Judges 7:19-22 It was just after midnight, after the changing of the guard, when Gideon and the 100 men with him reached the edge of the Midianite camp. Suddenly, they blew their rams’ horns and broke their clay jars. Then all three groups blew their horns and broke their jars. They held the blazing torchesContinue reading “300 Men”

This is a new silence. It is deep, lifeless, vacuous. It is not oppressive, yet it sucks the life out of everything. It highlights the loss of an energy, a life source. It surrounds me, invades my soul, yet does not impede me. It is empty. A black hole. Lifeless yet possessing a life ofContinue reading “Silence”

Joshua 9:14-16 So the Israelites examined their food, but they did not consult the Lord. Then Joshua made a peace treaty with them and guaranteed their safety, and the leaders of the community ratified their agreement with a binding oath. Three days after making the treaty, they learned that these people actually lived nearby! “ButContinue reading ““But They Did Not Consult The Lord””

Joshua 4:1 When all the people had crossed the Jordan, the Lord said to Joshua, “Now choose twelve men, one from each tribe. Tell them, ‘Take twelve stones from the very place where the priests are standing in the middle of the Jordan. Carry them out and pile them up at the place where youContinue reading “Erect Monuments”

Joshua 1:9 “This is my command – be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” The same words I gave to Joshua as he stepped into Moses’ shoes and began to lead the Israelites – the same words I spoke to JoshuaContinue reading “You Are A Joshua”

Deuteronomy 7:1-6 “When the Lord your God brings you into the land you are about to enter and occupy, he will clear away many nations ahead of you: the Hittites, Girgashites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites. These seven nations are greater and more numerous than you. When the Lord your God hands these nationsContinue reading “What Could Be Better Than That?”