The LORD Is

Scripture The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. ~Psalm 103:8, NIV Quote Allow the LORD to soften your heart until it beats in rhythm with His; until you love people as He loves people. ~Anonymous Psalm 103:8 is a quote or reference to Exodus 34:6, “The Lord, the compassionate and…

An Enigma Wrapped In A Conundrum

Scripture Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he reigned fifty-five years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Hephzibah. ~ 2 Kings 21:1 (CSB) Quote If you want your children to turn out well; spend twice as much time with them and half as much money. ~Abigail Van Buren When discussing the…

Yahweh’s Bulldog

Scripture So Josiah removed everything that was detestable from all the lands belonging to the Israelites, and he required all who were present in Israel to serve the Lord their God. Throughout his reign they did not turn aside from following the Lord, the God of their ancestors. ~ 2 Chronicles 34:33 (CSB) Quote Determination…

The Example

Scripture What god of any nation has ever been able to save its people from my power? So what makes you think that the LORD can rescue Jerusalem from me?” ~Isaiah 36:20, NLT Quote Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. ~Solomon Yesterday we talked about PRIDE and today we have a perfect example. Sennacherib was the king of the…

Crown Him LORD of All

Scripture Clap your hands, all you peoples; shout to God with loud songs of joy. For the Lord, the Most High, is awesome, a great king over all the earth. ~Psalm 47:1-2, NRSV Quote Let every kindred, every tribe on this terrestrial ball, To Him all majesty ascribe and crown Him Lord of all! ~Edward Perronet Dr.…

Hezekiah’s Revival

Scripture Ahaz gathered together everything that belonged to God’s temple. He took all of it away. He shut the doors of the LORD’s temple. He set up altars at every street corner in Jerusalem. ~2 Chronicles 28:24, NIrV Quote The first step toward revival is deep repentance; getting down in the dust before God with…

Shebna The Scribe

Scripture Watch out, you mighty man! The LORD is about to grab hold of you. He is about to throw you away. He will roll you up tightly like a ball. He will throw you into a very large country. There you will die.  ~Isaiah 22:17-18, NIrV Quote Pride preceeds a fall. ~Solomon God’s word is…