So they went out from the presence of the council (Sanhedrin), rejoicing that they were being counted worthy [dignified by the indignity] to suffer shame and be exposed to disgrace for [the sake of] His name. – Acts 5:41, AMP I’ve got a good friend who is a state trooper. Not long ago he said something about… Continue reading Let God tell you about a strange way to get to know Him better.
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Be ready to be inconvenienced.
But an angel of the Lord said to Philip, Rise and proceed southward…So he got up and went. – Acts 8: 26-27, AMP The day before Mother’s Day 2011 I had a thought pop into my mind. My idea was to drop everything I was doing, hop in the car, and drive four hours to… Continue reading Be ready to be inconvenienced.
God would like to be your song.
But about midnight, as Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns of praise to God, and the [other] prisoners were listening to them.” – Acts 16:25, AMP There is a line in the hymn “Lord, I Need You” (written by Ron Hamilton of Majesty Music) that goes like this: Lord, help me to remember… Continue reading God would like to be your song.
Having your way is not worth the loneliness.
Jehoram…departed without being wanted. – 2 Chronicles 21:20, AMP After the death of King Jehoshaphat, Jehoshaphat’s son Jehoram reigned over Judah. Heavily influenced by the house of Ahab (for Jehoram was married to Ahab’s daughter), Jehoram secured his rule by murdering his potential rivals for the throne – his brothers. He then dragged the people… Continue reading Having your way is not worth the loneliness.
Be mindful of who you join forces with.
Because of this, wrath has gone out against you from the Lord. – 2 Chronicles 19:2, AMP In 2 Chronicles 18 we find Ahab, the wicked king of Israel, and Jehoshaphat, the righteous king of Judah, fighting together against the people of Ramoth-gilead. By the end of chapter 18, Ramoth-gilead was victorious, and Ahab was… Continue reading Be mindful of who you join forces with.
Do your part to mend the broken relationship.
God…devises means so that he who is banished may not be an utter outcast from Him. – 2 Samual 14:14, Amplified Bible My mother’s relationship with her mother was extremely adversarial. For most of the last thirty years of my grandmother’s life, she lived with my mother, but like oil and water, the two ladies… Continue reading Do your part to mend the broken relationship.
God has a kingdom He’d like to give you.
Fear not, for I will surely show you kindness… – 2 Samuel 9:7, Amplified Bible Imagine for a moment that you are the king’s grandchild. Due to a horrible choice made by your grandfather, the kingdom has been ripped from your family. Others take control of the land, and the home, riches, and glory you… Continue reading God has a kingdom He’d like to give you.
Keep an eye on God; your happiness depends on it.
Where there is no vision [no redemptive revelation of God], the people perish; but he who keeps the law [of God, which includes that of man]—blessed (happy, fortunate, and enviable) is he. – Proverbs 29:18, Amplified Bible There may be no better example of the truths expressed in Proverbs 29:18 than the life of King… Continue reading Keep an eye on God; your happiness depends on it.
Busy? How about visiting with God for a spell.
But Martha [overly occupied and too busy] was distracted with much serving…- Luke 10:40, Amplified Bible Martha had Jesus Christ Himself in her house, and she desperately wanted to serve Him. In the midst of her service, however, she became a little bitter towards her sister, Mary, who was listening to Jesus teach rather than… Continue reading Busy? How about visiting with God for a spell.
God likes it when you snuggle up to Him.
One of His disciples, whom Jesus loved [whom He esteemed and delighted in], was reclining [next to Him] on Jesus’ bosom. – John 13:23, Amplified Bible There are few things more precious to parents than to have their children spontaneously, affectionately snuggle up to them. When children do this – not, of course, as a… Continue reading God likes it when you snuggle up to Him.