Then the Lord said to Moses, “Go to Pharaoh and say to him, ‘This is what the Lord says: Let my people go, so that they may worship me. – Exodus 8:1 The purpose of freedom…is worship. Ultimately, it’s worship of the Lord, Creator of everything. But even in the shadows of thus Truth, we see countless people hustle …
Monthly Archives: August 2016
Don’t fence me in
One of the officials said, “I know one of Jesse’s sons from Bethlehem who can play well. He’s a courageous man and a warrior. He has a way with words, he is handsome, and Yahweh is with him.” – 1 Samuel 16:18 There’s so much more to you than meets the eye. You have the ability to …
Just one word
She went away and did as Elijah had told her. So there was food every day for Elijah and for the woman and her family. – 1 Kings 17:15 Just one word can make the difference between dying in a famine…and thriving in one. Keep your ears open…and like Mary said: “Whatever He says to …
Divine curiosity
“This is strange!” he said to himself. “I’ll go over and see why the bush isn’t burning up.” – Exodus 3:3 Before the famous scene of God speaking to Moses from the burning bush, there was a quiet moment of simple curiosity. Hmmm, that’s odd; let me go check it out. Or: Woah, how awesome …
Tomb raiders of the lost arc
“Now when David had served God’s purpose in his own generation, he fell asleep; he was buried with his ancestors and his body decayed. – Acts 13:36 The cemetery has been called the wealthiest place on earth, because of all the unopened gifts, talents, abilities and untapped potential that has been buried there unused. So …
Not nice but necessary
And it was necessary that he go through Samaria. – John 4:4 I know this isn’t the path you would have chosen. It’s out of the way, it’s uncomfortable, it’s not the quickest or ‘best way’ to get there. It’s also circuitous, meandering, long winded, brutally inefficient and a big ‘waste of time’. But I …
Driving through red lights
All who do what God’s Spirit leads them to do are God’s sons. – Romans 8:14 There’s a big difference between stopping your car at a junction because the traffic light is red…and driving your car across the junction – despite the red traffic light – because you’re rushing a gunshot victim to the hospital. In …
Believers believe
“What do you mean, ‘If I can’?” Jesus asked. “Anything is possible if a person believes.” – Mark 9:23 Writers write. Painters paint. Singers sing. Dancers dance. Builders build. Actors act. Drummers drum. Runners run. And believers…believe. None of this has anything to do with the results of your writing/painting/singing etc…but everything to do with …
See Speak Change
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. – Genesis 1:1 Change starts with seeing. Seeing not only the “darkness across the face of the earth”, but also the need – and opportunity – for light, illumination and revelation. And since the “entrance of Thy word giveth light”, the next step is to …
The Job test
Whatever the activity in which you engage, do it with all your ability, because there is no work, no planning, no learning, and no wisdom in the next world where you’re going. – Ecclesiastes 9:10 Job. For some, that’s a “task, a piece of work, a paid position of regular employment.” For others, Job is …