Giving GOD control of our lives may be a struggle because we lack a relationship with Him. It is difficult to trust someone that you do not know. GOD certainly can be a stranger to us, but this is not necessarily what we are talking about. We may come to a lot of the assemblies,... Continue Reading →
There is a real danger of compartmentalizing our relationship with GOD and deceiving ourselves into believing that whatever compartment we put Him in, faithfulness in that particular area of our life will be sufficient for us to be considered faithful as a whole. On one side, you have the individual who never misses a worship... Continue Reading →
1st Kings 18:33-39 Elijah, one of GOD’S greatest prophets had an encounter with 450 prophets of the false god Baal. By GOD’S power, Elijah utterly defeats Baal’s prophets, revealing Jehovah as the one true and living GOD. Jezebel, the wife of King Ahab, grudgingly sought revenge, seeking the life of Elijah. 1st Kings 19:2 How... Continue Reading →
(KJV) “There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.” (1st Corinthians 10:13) No temptation... Continue Reading →
In Joshua 1:5, God assured Joshua of His support. Just as He had been with Moses, GOD promised to never leave or forsake Joshua. Joshua witnessed the challenges Moses and Aaron faced in leading the people, including the complaints and doubts from the ancestors of those Joshua was now entrusted to guide to the promised... Continue Reading →
Despite Israel’s irreverence, it was never GOD’s desire that His people die. Jeremiah the prophet was given a message from GOD in Jeremiah 26 and instructed to not diminish a word. The intent of the message was that they may listen, change their minds and obey. If they would, GOD would relent in enforcing the consequences... Continue Reading →
“…behold, a leper came and worshiped Him, saying, "Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean." Then Jesus put out His hand and touched him, saying, "I am willing; be cleansed." Immediately his leprosy was cleansed. And Jesus said to him, "See that you tell no one; but go your way, show yourself to the... Continue Reading →
After the death of Joshua and his generation, “...there arose another generation after them who did not know the LORD or the work that he had done for Israel.” (Judges 2:10) The fruit of ignorance is found in the verses that follow. “…the people of Israel did what was evil in the sight of the... 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 →
In an effort to keep from losing his congregation to Rehoboam, Jeroboam implemented idol worship and rejected the Levites from serving as priest to the LORD. (1st Kings 12:27-33, 2nd Chronicles 11:14) In doing so, he weeded out those who were spiritually strong. (2nd Chronicles 11:15-16) The ones who stayed, at the very least were... Continue Reading →
Prospering Pathway 