2 Chronicles 26:1-23I’m still not quite over Uzziah. I read his story and can’t help thinking that could easily be me, letting success and wealth get into my head. Uzziah’s downfall was not caused by unfaithfulness alone; pride played a major role too.God opposes everyone who is proud, but He blesses all who are humble
Read More1Kings 17: 1-7God had asked Elijah to go hide near the Cherith Creek, after declaring a three year drought to King Ahab. While the rest of the nation starved and suffered, the Lord had a plan for his prophet, Elijah. Ravens had been assigned by the Almighty to bring him food rations, twice daily!Ravens are
Read MoreMathew 8: 28-34Gadara, the town that rejected the Son of God. Well, they didn’t quite know He was the Son of God. He was the strange man, who came around doing things different. Like chasing demons into a flock of swine and drowning them. Imagine. Whoever saw that?And so, not ready to tolerate such stunts,
Read MoreIsaiah 40: 27-31’but those who trust the Lord will find new strength. . .’Its such a blessing to know that we don’t have to face today’s troubles with yesterday’s strength. Those who trust in the Lord will find new strength in Him. Strength commensurate for the challenges of the day. Like the children of Isreal
Read MoreMathew 8: 23-27‘He replied, you of little faith, why are you so afraid?’ (Verse 26, NIV)Of course they were afraid. Who wouldn’t? Caught in a furious storm at sea with no land in sight. The disciples got hysterical as they stared death in the face. Save us, Lord they cried. We are going to drown.Jesus
Read MoreMathew 6:25-34‘But more importantly, put God’s work first and do what He wants. Then the other things will be yours as well’ (CEV).I know how it feels to want something really bad. Something you can’t get for yourself. Something you need God to help you get. I know first hand how easy it is to
Read MoreColossians 4:12-13Tucked away towards the end of Colossians is the mention of the faithful saint, Epaphras. I’ve never paid much attention to him before now. But I’m grateful I have.Epaphras was a faithful consistent colabourer with Paul, who spent much of his time praying earnestly for the churches in Colosse, Laodicea and Hierapolis.He prayed that
Read MoreProverbs 15:16‘Better to have a little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth with turmoil’.(NIV)Here’s a very good selah moment! So, Selah.The burden of financial pressures have weighed heavily on me these days. Money worries can be so frustrating, so I have fretted and worried and cried.I found this scripture after another difficult
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