Photo by Patrick Hendry The fire on the altar shall be kept burning on it; it shall not go out. The priest shall burn wood on it every morning, and he shall arrange the burnt offering on it and shall burn on it the fat of the peace offerings. Fire shall be kept burning on … Continue reading Fire on the Altar
Category: Devotionals
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What is this your Confidence?
Photo by Priscilla Du Preez The Rabshakeh said to them, “Tell Hezekiah that this is what the great king, the king of Assyria says: What is the basis of this confidence of yours? 2 Kings 18:19 During the reign of Hezekiah, Assyria attacked and besieged Samaria. After a while, another king came into reign his … Continue reading What is this your Confidence?
The Trouble with Manna
Now the rabble that was among them had a strong craving. And the people of Israel also wept again and said, “ Oh that we had meat to eat! We remember the fish we ate in Egypt that cost nothing, the cucumbers, the melons, the leeks, the onions, and the garlic. But now our strength … Continue reading The Trouble with Manna
God’s Standard For Worship
Photo by NATHAN MULLET And when they came to the threshing floor of Nacon, Uzzah put out his hand to the ark of God and took hold of it, for the oxen stumbled. And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Uzzah, and God struck him down there because of his error and he … Continue reading God’s Standard For Worship
HEZEKIAH’S PRAYER
Photo by Timothy Eberly In those days Hezekiah became sick and was at the point of death. And Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came to him and said to him, “Thus says the LORD,’ Set your house in order, for you shall die; you shall not recover.”Then Hezekiah turned his face to the … Continue reading HEZEKIAH’S PRAYER
ANOINTED FOR A PURPOSE
Photo by Rodnae productions Jehu got up and went into the house. Then the prophet poured the oil on Jehu’s head and declared, “This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: ‘I anoint you, king, over the Lord’s people Israel. You are to destroy the house of Ahab your master, and I will … Continue reading ANOINTED FOR A PURPOSE
Like A Glove
Photo by Clay Banks Then the Spirit of the LORD came on Gideon, and he blew a trumpet, summoning the Abiezrites to follow him. Judges 6:34 One of my favorite stories in the Bible is the story of Gideon in Judges 6-8. It starts out with Israel being oppressed by the Midianites. They had done … Continue reading Like A Glove
From Affliction to Fruitfulness
Photo by Ömer DÖNER Joseph named the firstborn Manasseh ( causing to forget), for he said, " God has made me forget all my trouble and hardship and all [ the sorrow of the loss of ] my father’s household.” He named the second [son] Ephraim, ( fruitfulness)“ for he said, “ God has caused … Continue reading From Affliction to Fruitfulness
His Divine Timing
Photo by Bruno Figueiredo He assumed his brothers would understand that God was using him to deliver them, but they did not. Acts 7:25 Talking about Moses, knowing that God had called him to deliver the Israelites from their slavery in Egypt. (Exodus 2:11-15)He attempts to go at it with his own strength and understanding. … Continue reading His Divine Timing
The Help of God
Photo by Billy Pasco And his fame spread far, for he was marvelously helped, till he was strong. 2 Chronicles 26:15b Speaking about King Uzziah. He began his reign in Judah when he was just sixteen years old. He had such great mentors that he was able to reign greatly even at his age. What … Continue reading The Help of God