1 Kings 1:6 Now his father, King David, had never disciplined him at any time…. See what happened to David’s sons when he never disciplined them? Do you want to be like them? I discipline those that I love so that they may be more mature, more disciplined, more able to serve me. Choose. SubmitContinue reading “….or become useless.”
Category Archives: Uncategorized
The Key to a Powerful Life
Acts 4:13 The members of the council were amazed when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, for they could see that they were ordinary men with no special training in the Scriptures. They also recognized them as men who had been with Jesus. This is you. You have no special training in myContinue reading “The Key to a Powerful Life”
Pride
2 Chronicles 26:16 But when he had become powerful, he also became proud, which led to his downfall. And so it usually goes. Pride goes before the fall. It is what led to your enemy and his warriors being removed from my presence. It is what leads to man losing my support and presence. ItContinue reading “Pride”
Are You Ready?
2 Chronicles 26:9-11 Uzziah built fortified towers in Jerusalem at the Corner Gate, at the Valley Gate, and at the angle in the wall. He also constructed forts in the wilderness and dug many water cisterns ……Uzziah had an army of well-trained warriors, ready to march into battle, unit by unit. Uzziah knew what wasContinue reading “Are You Ready?”
Your People Allow It
2 Chronicles 28:22-23 Even during his time of trouble, King Ahaz continued to reject the Lord. He offered sacrifices to the gods of Damascus who had defeated him, for he said, “Since these gods helped the kings of Aram, they will help me, too, if I sacrifice to them”. But instead, they led to hisContinue reading “Your People Allow It”
Be a Guidepost
Romans 13:12-14 The night is almost gone; the day of salvation will soon be here. So remove your dark deeds like dirty clothes, and put on the shining armor of right living. Because we belong to the day, we must live decent lives for all to see. Don’t participate in the darkness of wild partiesContinue reading “Be a Guidepost”
The Crux of the Matter
2 Chronicles 26:5. Uzziah sought God during the days of Zechariah, who taught him to fear God. And as long as the king sought guidance from the Lord, God gave him success. So many wonder what has happened to the great and powerful USA. So many wonder why it has fallen so far into theContinue reading “The Crux of the Matter”
How Will You React?
Job 1:20 “Job stood up and tore his robe in grief. Then he shaved his head and fell to the ground to worship.” In the space of a few moments Job learned that he had lost everything – all his livestock, his servants, and then, all of his children. What did Job do? He worshippedContinue reading “How Will You React?”
True Justice
2 Chronicles 19:4-7 Jehoshaphat lived in Jerusalem, but he went out among the people, traveling from Beersheba to the hill country of Ephraim, encouraging the people to return to the Lord, the God of their ancestors. He appointed judges throughout the nation in all the fortified towns, and he said to them, “Always think carefullyContinue reading “True Justice”
I Win the War
Acts 27:14-20, 40-44 But soon a tempestuous wind, called the northeaster, struck down from the land. And when the ship was caught and could not face the wind, we gave way to it and were driven along. Running under the lee of a small island called Cauda, we managed with difficulty to secure the ship’s boat. After hoisting it up,Continue reading “I Win the War”