Day before yesterday while out on a drive with my wife we were discussing how divided our nation is over the outcome of the presidential election. We both agreed that if it weren't for so many claims of cheating in such blatant ways the idea our candidate honestly losing would be more acceptable. But that's … Continue reading Multitudes, Multitudes, In The Valley of Decision!
Category: Bible Study
Could God Use A Fallen Person Like Donald Trump
The last almost 4 years with Donald Trump as president has been quite a ride. Sometimes as with the 1st presidential debate not a very appealing one but certainly not boring either. Before the 2016 election I questioned in my heart if God would use a man with the moral flaws that Donald Trump clearly … Continue reading Could God Use A Fallen Person Like Donald Trump
Coincidence? I Think Not
There are numbers that repeatedly pop up in the Bible that seems to have a common theme about them. The number 40 is such a example. 40 appears in the Bible about 146 times and seems to demark times of testing, trial or probation. The first times God uses the number 40 in the Bible … Continue reading Coincidence? I Think Not
Make Trials & Failures Stepping Stones
There are scriptures that may get you on the bad side of people when they don't follow your train of thought. For me personally, this one has not been well received at times, Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the … Continue reading Make Trials & Failures Stepping Stones
Footholds Lead To Strongholds
Ephesians 4:23-27 And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; [24] And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. [25] Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another. [26] Be ye angry, and sin … Continue reading Footholds Lead To Strongholds
Facing Hurricane Delta, Trusting Jesus
8am The Blue Dot is my home. Today, for the 2nd time this year a substantial hurricane will move across the parish of our home within 40 miles or so. That's relatively close to being a direct hit but without the full impact. It's also close enough to a direct hit that until it has … Continue reading Facing Hurricane Delta, Trusting Jesus
Is The LORD Among Us Or Not?
Today's verse of the day for the YouVersion Bible app was, Psalm 16:11 You will show me the path of life;In Your presence is fullness of joy;At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore. I think a distinct line in the sand that separates a true Christian from a novice or a non Believer is having … Continue reading Is The LORD Among Us Or Not?
Striving For A Crown, Struggling With Sin
Struggling with sin is not a topic many people will crave to learn about. Maybe because it will cause them to look more intently at their own flaws and outright failures and all the more so if you label yourself as a "Christian." Since the fall of Adam and Eve in the garden sin has … Continue reading Striving For A Crown, Struggling With Sin
Two Had To Die
When reading the Bible I've learned to pay attention to the "side notes," those added comments that seem as though they are only fluff, something inconsequential. Today's MyDailyBible app devotional reading is a perfect example of that and is where the title of this blog post comes from. DailyPlan : one-year-tract : 2020-09-15 #Bible https://www.mydailybible.org/dp/esv/one-year-tract/2020-09-15.htm … Continue reading Two Had To Die
Lift Up Your Eyes
Mark 7:34 And looking up to heaven, he sighed, and saith unto him, Ephphatha, that is, Be opened. Psalm 121:1-2 1 I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from?2 My help comes from the Lord,the Maker of heaven and earth.Psalm 123:1 1 I lift up my eyes to you,to you … Continue reading Lift Up Your Eyes
Damaged Goods
This morning as I prayed, telling Father God how much I desired to have communion with Him in my time of Bible study a thought came to mind, "damaged goods." Damaged Goods nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of damaged goods: products that are broken, cracked, scratched, etc.informal : a person who is considered to be no … Continue reading Damaged Goods
Are You Thirsty?
Being thirsty is an interesting and remarkable thing God has built into humans, animals and even plants. Yesterday afternoon I noticed a young potted fig tree with it's tender green branches and leaves drooping down limp. It had only been about 30 hours since I had watered it but this south Louisiana heat was about … Continue reading Are You Thirsty?
Carrying His Water
As you can see from the date of this cartoon (1943), this demeaning saying has been around for sometime. In the sports world it refers to the lowly "water boy" who is a servant to the team. Freedictonary.com gives this definition, Carry (Someone's) WaterTo be subservient to and uncritical of someone; to do someone's bidding.The … Continue reading Carrying His Water
Too Good To Be True?
There's a mindset that I think becomes ingrained in every heart and mind and a well known phrase describes it, "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably isn't." Once you get stung by this truth through costly lessons in life that mindset can become second nature. Starting from that statement I want … Continue reading Too Good To Be True?
Before The Lamp of God Went Out
Two days ago, in the devotional reading in of MyDailyBible app a verse caught my attention for a couple reasons. First because of it's number, 1 Samuel 3:3. I have learned to pay close attention to 3's in the Bible like "on the 3rd day," or "Luke 3:23 And Jesus himself began to be about … Continue reading Before The Lamp of God Went Out
The Vineyard Parables, Will We Ever Learn
Jesus spoke many times in parables to draw a word picture of the condition of Israel's heart and to reveal the heart of Father God. A recurring theme was that of gardener either sowing seeds, pruning his grapevines or of the landowner overseeing His crops quality. In Matthew 20:1-16, Jesus describes the landowner who pays … Continue reading The Vineyard Parables, Will We Ever Learn
15th of Av, Rapture Day???
There is a Jewish holiday that isn't mentioned much. To say that is really an understatement because it isn't even acknowledged on my phones Hebrew calendar app, This Jewish holiday, Tu B'Av (15th of Av) falls on our calendar from sunset Tuesday to sunset Wednesday Aug. 4th-5th 2020 as you can see by the picture … Continue reading 15th of Av, Rapture Day???
Has God Said???
Genesis 3:1 (KJV)Â Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the Lord God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? (ESV) Now the serpent was more crafty than any other beast of the field that … Continue reading Has God Said???
Preparing For Famine In Times of Abundance
https://www.bible.ca/d-bible-archeology-maps-timeline-chronology-Joseph-types-Christ-Shadows-Antitypes-similarities-comparisons-2166-1876BC.htm This mornings Bible study has been a journey of sorts, let me tell you about it. When I woke up this morning I believe God put a thought in my mind, an unusual thought. It was about a scripture in the Book of Ezekiel. I haven't read or thought about that book in quite … Continue reading Preparing For Famine In Times of Abundance
Hunger
Hunger - verb. have a strong desire or craving for. Psalm 51:8-12 KJVS Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice. [9] Hide thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities. [10] Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right … Continue reading Hunger
Death By Committee or Lingchi, “A Thousand Cuts”
Today is the 9th of Av on the Hebrew calendar. On this day BOTH temples in Jerusalem were destroyed yet hundreds of years apart. Today ends 3 weeks of mourning for Jewish orthodox believers because on the 17th of Tammuz the walls of Jerusalem were breached by the enemy of Israel. The Hebrew calendar to … Continue reading Death By Committee or Lingchi, “A Thousand Cuts”
Louisiana, The State I’m In
I try not to get overly prideful in our government because even though it's possibly the best on earth, I know it's flaws. I am often thankful and in recent months all the more so to live in the state of Louisiana. The racial protests across our state have taken place but the riots and … Continue reading Louisiana, The State I’m In
The Blame Game
Ever since the garden of Eden when the 1st sin on earth was committed, satan and human pride has enticed mankind to not take responsibility for their own sin. Just blame someone else as Eve did, "the serpent made me do it." Or like Adam did, "God it's the woman You gave me's fault." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SLifea3NHQ&t=6s … Continue reading The Blame Game
Rebels With A Cause
This morning I subscribed to a quarterly news letter from a Christian website with a name I like and promote here often, https://www.theberean.org/ Being a Berean, knowing what the Word of God says for yourself as the Holy Spirit brings it to life in your mind and heart will prepare you for the days to … Continue reading Rebels With A Cause
They Forgot How To Blush
Something happened this morning that hadn't happened in many months. When I woke up and gathered the thoughts of my mind enough to decide to stay awake I looked at the digital clock beside my bed, 3:33am. If you have read many of my posts you'll know that for a season God woke me up … Continue reading They Forgot How To Blush
