His Dwelling Place

Photo by Jp Valery And from that day the ark remained in Kiriath-jearim for a very long time, for it was twenty years [until the reign of King David]; and all the house of Israel lamented ( wailed) and grieved after the LORD. 1 Samuel 7:2 AMP The ark of the Lord was His presence. … Continue reading His Dwelling Place

The Blessing [Bible Study]

We can say that the blessing is God’s favor touching every aspect of a man’s life. When God looks favorably on a man, he becomes blessed. What activates the blessing? Serving God. You shall serve the LORD your God, and he will bless your bread and water, and I will take sickness away from you. … Continue reading The Blessing [Bible Study]

In the Potter’s Hand

Photo by Quino Al Then the word of the LORD came to me. He said, "Can I not do with you, Israel, as this potter does?” declares the LORD. “Like clay in the hand of the potter, so are you in my hand, Israel." Jeremiah 18:5-6 God sends Jeremiah to the potter’s house and tells … Continue reading In the Potter’s Hand

Prophetic Intercession

Photo by Diana Simumpande And Elijah went up to the top of Mount Carmel. And he bowed himself down on the earth and put his face between his knees. And he said to his servant, “Go up now and look toward the sea.” And went up and looked and said, “There is nothing.” And he … Continue reading Prophetic Intercession

Empty Vessels

Photo by Amritanshu Sikdar Then go in and shut the door behind yourself and your sons and pour into all these vessels. And when one is full, set it aside.” 2 Kings 4:4 In 2 Kings 4, a widow comes to Elisha frantic because her husband had died and left her in debt. The prophet … Continue reading Empty Vessels

Burning the Plow

Photo by Dave Hoefler So Elisha left him and went back. He took his yoke of oxen and slaughtered them. He burned the plowing equipment to cook the meat and gave it to the people, and they ate. Then he set out to follow Elijah and became his servant. 1 kings 19:21 When God calls … Continue reading Burning the Plow

The Power of Forgiveness

Photo by Alex Shute. As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish a day like this- to preserve the lives of many people. So do not fear; I will provide for you and your little ones.” Genesis 50:20-21 The back story… Joseph is having a … Continue reading The Power of Forgiveness

When Unforgiveness Turns Into Malice

Photo by Eyasu Etsub And Absalom spoke to Amnon neither good nor bad; For Absalom hated Amnon because he had humbled his sister Tamar. 2 Samuel 13:22 Amnon had fallen in love with his half-sister Tamar and through evil advice, he made a plan to rape her. 2 Samuel 13: 1-19 When he did, Absalom, … Continue reading When Unforgiveness Turns Into Malice

Possessing Our Inheritance

Photo by Amol Tyagi The people of Joseph said, “The hill country is not enough for us. Yet all the Canaanites who dwell in the plain have chariots of iron, both those in Beth-Shean and its village and those in the valley of Jezreel.” Joshua 17:16 The Josephites had received their inheritance but hadn't fully … Continue reading Possessing Our Inheritance

The Test of Faith

Photo by Kelly Sikkema It was by faith that Abraham offered Isaac as a sacrifice when God was testing him. Abraham, who had received God’s promises, was ready to sacrifice his only son, Isaac. Hebrews 11:17 NLT In Genesis 22:1 It says After these things God tested Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” And he … Continue reading The Test of Faith