1 Samuel 25.24-44. Abigail mediates between David, with his sword drawn in anger, and Nabal, her foolish, arrogant husband. Her words of wisdom, grace and humility are so instructive for us all in our own relationships. Several characteristics of wisdom are noted for our own learning and growth. 

1 Sam 24.1-22. Though David has the opportunity to kill Saul, he spares him. He does not take things into his own hands, but commits his ways unto the Lord. May we also rest in God’s plan, waiting on His timing and ways. Not forcing things to happen our way, but resting in Him. 

1 Samuel 16:1-23. What does it mean to have a heart after God’s own heart? Why was Saul disqualified as King? How can we grow in intimacy with God? The account of David’s anointing is filled with instruction for us all. 

Heb 11:30-31.Josh 6:1-25. The author of Hebrews tells us that the Jericho walls came tumbling down because of faith. Yes, it was by the power and the grace of God, nevertheless, the people’s faith is instrumental in this event. How many times in our own lives may the presence or absence of a living faith […]

Heb 11:23. Exod 1-2: In the face of evil, these Hebrew parents risked all to save their little baby boy in Egypt. Through their act of faith, a whole nation was later delivered by the hand of their son Moses. Let us live by faith, not fearing our enemy, but trusting in our God.

Heb 11:13-19. Abraham, Isaac & Jacob did not see the fulfillment of the promises in their lifetime and yet believed with unwavering faith right to the end. Their faith even saw beyond the grave, knowing God would be faithful. Let us also have a faith that looks beyond the grave.

Heb 11:7-12. The writer of Hebrews describes faith as being certain of the things which are unseen. In effect, faith enables us to see the invisible. Noah was warned of things not yet seen and Abraham Left Ur, not yet having yet seen the land. These men of faith were moved to action through seeing […]

Heb 11:1-6. Faith is beautifully described as the assurance that the things we hope for will come to pass, and certainty that the things we cannot see, truly exist. This is more than some vague belief or wavering idea, but a sure conviction that moves us on. Let us always be a people who live […]

John 13:36-38. The searching question Jesus asked Peter is one for all of us. Our faith could be likened to a see-saw, in that it is either in Christ or in ourselves. One end must be up, while the other is It down. Peter was strong in self-reliance and confident in his own strength but […]

Ezra 7 & 8 (with Slideshow). As Ezra travels from Babylon to Jerusalem, with the decree of Artaxerxes the Persian King, Ezra was well aware that God’s providential hand was with them. It is such a comfort and encouragement for us to know that the good hand of God is with us also.