“You shall not be afraid of the terror by night…” Psalm 91:5a This is a repost that needs to be heard again. Yanked out of sleep, I sat straight up in bed. Shep was barking in wild howls. “What on earth is going on?” Fumbling in the dark, I pulled the curtain back and peered … Continue reading Knowing Him Makes All the Difference
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The Framework – Part 2 – The Sockets
There is a treasure in this key piece of the Tabernacle. The word tenon that we investigated last time was Strong’s number 3027, יָדוֹת in Hebrew. We uncovered the meaning of the letters. The (Yod) right hand of God’s power allowed or opened the (Dallet) Door for all impoverished men of the earth to enter … Continue reading The Framework – Part 2 – The Sockets
The Lampstand/Candlestick – Part 9 – The Spirit of Knowledge
I’ve had an amazing week gold-digging into the Spirit of Knowledge. Knowledge is so much more than knowing facts or how to do things. What we call knowledge is elementary compared to what the Spirit of Knowledge delivers. Ready or not, here we go. First off, we refer to the verses we are unveiling. Isaiah 11:1-2. … Continue reading The Lampstand/Candlestick – Part 9 – The Spirit of Knowledge
Buy Gold – Part 1
The word of God is a priceless treasure. Nothing compares to the wealth He’s given us. Psalm 138:2b says, “For You have magnified Your word above all Your name.” In Matthew Henry’s commentary, he says, "God has made himself known to us in many ways in creation and providence, but most clearly by his word. … Continue reading Buy Gold – Part 1
Unto Us a Child is Born
Jesus didn't come as a conquering king or fierce warrior. He came as a child, an innocent baby that cried when He was hungry and slept when He was tired. When Isaiah wrote this verse centuries before His birth, Holy Spirit anointed him with just the right words to use. Isaiah 9:6 is a bold … Continue reading Unto Us a Child is Born
Take Courage Joshua 1:9 – Part 4
Joshua 1:9 begins with God's commands: Be strong Be of good courage Do not be afraid Nor be dismayed Now, He follows up with this peace producing, faith-building promise: “For the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” Note that LORD is capitalized. Whenever you see it all in capitals it is referring … Continue reading Take Courage Joshua 1:9 – Part 4
Take Courage Joshua 1:9 – Part 3
Years ago, while driving home in my car, I was pouring my heart out to God about the conditions of the world and how to deal with all the seeming chaos and threats. It was then that He told me, "There is never a reason to fear." It was as if Jesus spoke again to … Continue reading Take Courage Joshua 1:9 – Part 3
He Shall Call Upon Me, and I Will Answer Him – Psalm 91:15
Have you ever placed a phone call in an emergency and not been able to get an answer? Have you left a voice mail and never heard back from the one you called? We all have, I am sure. Well, God's policy, His promise is to answer. And not only to answer but to … Continue reading He Shall Call Upon Me, and I Will Answer Him – Psalm 91:15
I Will Set Him On High Because He Knows My Name – Psalm 91:14b
God offers this promise: I will set him on high. David knew God was faithful to this word. He'd experienced it in his own life. He wrote in 2 Samuel 22:49: He delivers me from my enemies. You also lift me up above those who rise against me; You have delivered me from the … Continue reading I Will Set Him On High Because He Knows My Name – Psalm 91:14b
Because He Has Set His Love Upon Me – Psalm 91:14a
Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore I will deliver him; I will set him on high, because he has known My name. Psalm 91:14 NKJV I can still remember my first crush. It was in second grade at Harding School…Michael. He had blonde hair and the bluest eyes. My heart skipped a … Continue reading Because He Has Set His Love Upon Me – Psalm 91:14a
Hear God's Heart 