As Christians sometimes we may feel like what we do, or, what we feel like we are able to do, really does not make that big of a difference therefore why bother. We may wrongly assume that because we are not an Elder, Deacon, Preacher, or Bible Class Teacher, then we do not have a... Continue Reading →
When asked the question “…is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any cause?” (Matthew 19:3) Jesus answered by appealing to the instruction given to the 1st man and woman in Genesis 2:24. “Have ye not read that he which made them at the beginning made them male and female and said,... Continue Reading →
In Jeremiah 37:17, King Zedekiah asked the prophet Jeremiah “Is there any word from the Lord?” Out of context it appears that Zedekiah understood, appreciated, and respected the word of the LORD. However, in context, while he may have understood that the word of the LORD was truth, he had a tough time accepting and... Continue Reading →
After the decree that prohibited anyone from praying to any god or human except Darius was signed, those who conspired against Daniel, assembled with excitement to watch as he returned to his home. (Daniel 6:10-11) As expected, they found him in front of the window that faced Jerusalem, kneeling in prayer. Immediately, they approached the... Continue Reading →
In Daniel 6, rather than looking to Daniel and appreciating the excellent spirit that he possessed, his fellow workers sought to destroy him. They could have learned from Daniel and sought to follow in his footsteps. They would have learned about Daniel’s trust in His GOD and how those who humble themselves will be exalted.... Continue Reading →
Daniel, GOD’S faithful servant, had survived Babylonian captivity and gained favor with King Darius. Daniel, and two others were assigned an administrative role. Their special work was to oversee the one-hundred and twenty princes placed over the various provinces throughout the kingdom, to ensure that the king suffered no loss financially. “…Daniel distinguished himself above... Continue Reading →
Desiring to destroy Daniel, due to jealousy, the governors and princes devise a plan to use Daniel’s unshakeable allegiance to GOD against him. “They assembled together to the king, and said thus unto him, King Darius, live forever.” Daniel 6:6 This was not a casual, peaceful assembly. “Assembled together” in this verse means, to gather tumultuously,... Continue Reading →
When Jesus made his earthly appearance, there was a lot of excitement. In Luke 2:10-11, an angel of GOD, a messenger appeared to some shepherds with a message. “Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the... Continue Reading →
“Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another…” Romans 12:10 The action of showing preference regarding one another is perhaps the most Christlike conduct that we may display. Preferring in this context is a quality of good leadership. Preferring pro-ay-geh'-om-ahee From G4253 and G2233; to lead the way for... Continue Reading →
This is certainly not an exhaustive list, but the following are things that we need to know about and accept if we are to be successful as we navigate our way through this life. In Ephesians 6:11 Paul instructed the Ephesians, “put on the whole armor of GOD to be able to stand against the... Continue Reading →
Prospering Pathway 