Trusting The Lord to Face Your Goliath

1 Samuel 17:1-30. As we see the stage being set for this classic showdown, David was not moved to fear, like Saul and the men of Israel were. He was not intimidated by Goliath, but was trusting in the Lord His God, knowing the battle is the Lord’s. May we not evaluate our circumstances by […]

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God’s Invisible Hand of Providence

Rom 8:28. God’s name is not mentioned in the Book of Esther, but His hand is clearly seen throughout. As Christians, we believe in God’s hand of providence and redemption and we know He works all things together for good. 

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Guarding The Gate of Your Heart

Neh 6:15-7:3. How foolish it would have been to have completed the walls and hung the gates and yet leave them open and unguarded. Nehemiah knew that to keep the city secure and prevent the enemy from entering, posting guards and watchmen was so important. In the same way, The Bible warns us to guard […]

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A Plot to Distract, Discredit & Deceive

Neh 6:1-10. The focus of the enemy now falls personally in Nehemiah. They try to distract him through an invitation, discredit him through lies, and deceive him through dishonesty, but Nehemiah was able to say “Oh No” to Ono and stand fast in his calling. May we also discern the enemies plots against us and […]

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