There are so many times when we long to find a hiding place, a place away from the storms of life. David wrote in Psalm 32:7: You are my hiding place; You shall preserve me from trouble; You shall surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah Yeshua is our Hiding Place. He is our shelter … Continue reading Yeshua is Our Hiding Place – Focus 16
One Word Treasures
Yeshua is Holy and Righteous. What’s the Difference? – Focus 15
David declares in Psalm 145:17 The LORD is righteous in all His ways, Gracious in all His works. In an earlier post, we talked about the holiness of God. Today let's see where the differences lie between holiness and righteousness. They are not the same but are connected. The word Righteous looks like this: It … Continue reading Yeshua is Holy and Righteous. What’s the Difference? – Focus 15
Yeshua Sings and Dances Over Us – Focus 14
There is an interesting verse in Zephaniah 3:17 The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; He will save, He will rejoice over thee with joy; He will rest in His love, He will joy over thee with singing. Many people look at God in the Old Testament and say, "He was … Continue reading Yeshua Sings and Dances Over Us – Focus 14
God is Faithful – Focus 12
Of all of God's character traits or names, His faithfulness is one I can testify to more than any other. He's been faithful to love me, lead me, speak truth to me, provide for me, and more and more and more. Abba shared the following with me in November 2012: I AM Faithful and I … Continue reading God is Faithful – Focus 12
The LORD, Whose Name is Jealous – Focus 11
Week after week as we focus on Who our God is, this name, "Jealous," often draws negative response. I once heard a well-known personality say they couldn't worship a jealous God. I wish I could find the quote and give it to you exactly, but it startled me enough when they said it, I remembered. … Continue reading The LORD, Whose Name is Jealous – Focus 11
He is Our Great Defender, Our Shield – Focus 10
For years, Psalm 3:3 has been a favorite verse. I learned it as a child in the King James Version and it's the one engraved on my heart: But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head. It wasn't until I began studying the Hebrew meaning … Continue reading He is Our Great Defender, Our Shield – Focus 10
What Are the Goodness and Mercy of God? – Focus 9
Goodness is a word often associated with God. When Chris Tomlin came out with the song "Good, Good, Father," it became an overnight favorite and still is. Yet, when we see all that is happening His world today, there are questions about His goodness. I know this is a longer post, but I encourage you … Continue reading What Are the Goodness and Mercy of God? – Focus 9
