Now the prophets, Haggai and Zechariah son [grandson] of Iddo, prophesied to the Jews in Judah and Jerusalem in the name of the God of Israel, Whose [Spirit] was upon them. Then rose up Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel [heir to the throne of Judah] and Jeshua son of Jozadak and began to build the house… Continue reading It’s now or never!
Category: Fear
Will they not be inspired because you never did?
16 Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego answered the king, O Nebuchadnezzar, it is not necessary for us to answer you on this point. 17 If our God Whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, He will deliver us out of your hand, O king. 18 But if not, let it… Continue reading Will they not be inspired because you never did?
I want to hold your hand!
For I the Lord your God hold your right hand; I am the Lord, Who says to you, Fear not; I will help you! – Isaiah 41:13, Amplified Bible (AMP) Over the years, I’ve had many opportunities to encourage my children when they have been afraid. Although the methods of encouragement have varied depending on… Continue reading I want to hold your hand!
Whose fault is it, really?
Now the Lord had prepared a great fish to swallow up Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights. – Jonah 1:17, KJV Anxiety. Fear. Financial trouble. Bitterness. Chronic disease. Jealousy. Addiction. Family problems. Work-related troubles. These, and many other of life’s problems, can hit us at any… Continue reading Whose fault is it, really?
Why don’t you give risk a bear hug?
Now faith is the assurance (the confirmation, the title deed) of the things [we] hope for, being the proof of things [we] do not see and the conviction of their reality [faith perceiving as real fact what is not revealed to the senses]. – Hebrews 11:1, Amplified Bible (AMP) Years ago, one of my best… Continue reading Why don’t you give risk a bear hug?
When you feel led, take the time to be an encouragement to others.
Therefore encourage (admonish, exhort) one another and edify (strengthen and build up) one another, just as you are doing. – 1 Thessalonians 5:11, Amplified Bible (AMP) I was having one of those mornings. I wouldn’t say I was depressed; just a little discouraged. I was discouraged enough, though, to ask The Lord in prayer, “Would… Continue reading When you feel led, take the time to be an encouragement to others.
You can’t always get what you want.
Not that I am implying that I was in any personal want, for I have learned how to be content (satisfied to the point where I am not disturbed or disquieted) in whatever state I am. – Philippians 4:11, Amplified Bible (AMP) I remember clearly the first time I encountered the phrase, “You can’t always… Continue reading You can’t always get what you want.
What’ll it be? The canteen, or the water pump?
Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith. – Habakkuk 2:4, King James Version (KJV) Imagine that you are stranded in the desert. You are wandering aimlessly, desperately searching for water to survive. At the brink of despair, you spot something in the… Continue reading What’ll it be? The canteen, or the water pump?
He Who keeps you will not slumber.
He will not allow your foot to slip or to be moved; He Who keeps you will not slumber. – Psalm 121:3, Amplified Bible (AMP) When children get scared, there’s nothing more comforting to them than the reassuring embrace of a parent. Knowing that mom or dad are there to protect them, they can release… Continue reading He Who keeps you will not slumber.
Arise from the depression and prostration in which circumstances have kept you!
Arise [from the depression and prostration in which circumstances have kept you—rise to a new life]! Shine (be radiant with the glory of the Lord), for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you! – Isaiah 60:1, Amplified Bible (AMP) I have a 91-year old friend who just left… Continue reading Arise from the depression and prostration in which circumstances have kept you!