She was a woman. He was a man. She had lost everything. He was a man of means. She broke the law. He upheld the law. She was unclean. He was ceremonially clean. Two people from very different lives but with one thing in common. They both needed a miracle. The unnamed woman came risking her life. If it were made known she had entered a crowd of men while...
Persevere
A small town of Gibeah started a Civil War. A few men in the town performed a hideous act. The tribe of Benjamin refused to turn these men over for punishment and so the other 11 tribes warred with their brothers. Now the 11 tribes were stronger than the tribe of Benjamin. They were morally correct and they had inquired of God if they should attack their brother. God had...
It’s a Great Adventure
Exhilarating. Exciting. Thrilling. Words not generally associated with the Christian life. But they should be. We get to partner with God. We get to participate in healing the sick, helping people see their God-given worth, loving the unlovable, ministering to the needs of the people around us. We get to re-present Jesus in the world. And these exciting opportunities are not just available to those in full time ministry. Absolutely...
Seasons
“Moses, my servant is dead!” This is how God began Joshua’s commission as the next leader of Israel. Moses is arguably the greatest leader of all time. His reputation among Israel was impeccable. Surely, Joshua was intimidated to fill his shoes. So God encouraged His new young leader with a reminder. “The old season of Moses has past, a new season has begun. You have mourned the loss of your...
Now!
They had wandered in the desert for forty years. Forty. They had seen an entire generation die without entering into their promised land. But now the time had come. This was there season. Now was their time. Breakthrough was eminent. Moses gathered the nation together for a pep talk. “You are about to do the impossible. Yes, this nation is a fortified city with walls reaching to the sky. The...
Comfort Zones
I’m reading a devotional this morning entitled Next. This thought grab my attention: “Remember that nothing great or extraordinary happens in your comfort zone.” The problem with comfort zones is that they keep changing. What was a risk for you in a former season, has now become your new comfort zone. God keeps pushing the limits, keeps drawing you out into deeper water. This morning I’m asking God, “Has this...
Seasons
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity”, King Solomon writes. Does this means that we will all eventually experience every season or are our seasons preordained by God? Are delays godly? Is God assuring we enter in at the right time or are delays demonic interference? Should I embrace seasons of inactivity? Or should I fight for what God promised? The bible promises my gift...
Unknown Hero
Ebed-Melech. You probably never heard of him. I hadn’t until this morning. He was a eunuch, an Ethiopian (a brother) in the King’s court. Jeremiah, an outspoken prophet of God spoke the truth and was thrown into a dungeon with no food or water because of it. Ebed-Melech, a foreigner, advocated for Jeremiah and led a rescue team that delivered him from the pit. Because of his faithfulness, his bravery,...
Got a Promise?
Has God given you a promise? He cannot lie. He cannot deny himself. He is faithful. Has God given you a dream? He cannot lie. He cannot deny himself. He is faithful. Has God asked you to step out in faith? He cannot lie. He cannot deny himself. He is faithful. God has given me a promise and a dream. I have stepped out in faith and honestly, it’s a...