Are you a gardener? Have you ever gone out to weed and find a tiny seedling popping up and wonder, "What is this? I don't remember planting anything here before." As we continue to unearth the treasures in Isaiah 53, we come to this phrase: For He shall grow up before Him as a tender … Continue reading Not Sure What This Is – Isaiah 53:2b – Focus 31
God Words
Are You Feeling the Heat? – Focus 21
There is a scripture many read and enjoy the story behind it. But when you find yourself playing a major role in its reenactment, the joy often turns to confusion or even anger. Malachi 3:3 is that scripture. It is another description of Yeshua. The verse says: He will sit as a Refiner and a … Continue reading Are You Feeling the Heat? – Focus 21
Yeshua is Almighty God, Omnipotent – Focus 19
As a child, faced with the neighborhood bully, you may have said, "You'd better back off. I'm going to tell my daddy. My daddy is bigger than you." As Christians we can say, "My Daddy, My Abba, is bigger and stronger than anything or anyone in heaven or earth, or under the earth. My Abba, … Continue reading Yeshua is Almighty God, Omnipotent – Focus 19
How God Works – Focus 5
The word 'WORKS' has a bad reputation in many circles of Christianity. Often grace is put up against it as a contender for God's best. Still, Yeshua said in His sermon on the mount: Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew … Continue reading How God Works – Focus 5
2019 — A Year to Focus on Him
I am so looking forward to this year and discover where Holy Spirit is leading. He's given me a word for 2019 -- FOCUS. When I was preparing for my second volunteer mission in Israel the conditions were foreboding. Suicide bombers were blowing up buses and restaurants and my family wasn't thrilled about me going. … Continue reading 2019 — A Year to Focus on Him
Monday Manna – Of Wisemen and the Gift of Giving
After learning about the manger, the next day Jesus initiated a conversation about the wise men. I want to tell you about My experience with the Wise Men. Yes, I was nearly two when they came. (Matthew 2:1-12) Even after their long months of travel, they came dressed in finery that glistened with their … Continue reading Monday Manna – Of Wisemen and the Gift of Giving
God Words – Prince of Peace
We are going to tie up Isaiah 9:6 today with 'PRINCE OF PEACE.' If ever our world needed peace it is now. Let's see what we can find. PRINCE (this picture is a painting done by Akiane Kramarik and it is called, "Prince of Peace.") Strong's 8269, pronounced 'sar.' From 8323, a head person of … Continue reading God Words – Prince of Peace
God Words – Everlasting Father
I thought 'Mighty God' was awesome for His name until I considered 'EVERLASTING FATHER.' Talk about a full meal deal. Wow! Get ready for a feast. EVERLASTING #5703 in Strong's. From #5710. #5703 -'ad' : —eternity, ever(-lasting, -more), old, perpetually, world without end. In layman's terms, Everlasting means: continuing future, i.e. forever, and ancient … Continue reading God Words – Everlasting Father
God Words – Mighty God
There can't be too many surprises in Mighty God, or can there? Are you ready to get totally blessed? We'll start with MIGHTY. #1368 in Strong's. It is pronounced 'gib boar'. It is an adjective meaning brave, strong, mighty. The word refers to God Himself as 'el (413) usually rendered as the Mighty God … Continue reading God Words – Mighty God
God Words – Wonderful & Counselor
Good morning. Hope you are enjoying discovering the destiny of Jesus through His names. Today we are going to look at 'WONDERFUL' and 'COUNSELOR.' "And His name shall be called WONDERFUL..." Isaiah 9:6 What does Wonderful mean? It's only when we see it in the original language of Hebrew, that we see the full picture. … Continue reading God Words – Wonderful & Counselor