“…if the Lord is with us, why then has all this happened to us?” Judges 6:13 Many people are currently asking the same question Gideon asked in today’s verse. It’s an important question for our generation. It causes us to examine not only what we expect from God, but what He[...]
“All the people went away to eat, to drink, to send portions and to celebrate a great festival, because they understood the words which had been made known to them.” Nehemiah 8:12 Not too long ago it would’ve been hard to image a scenario in which American believers couldn’t[...]
“Therefore Jesus, lifting up His eyes and seeing that a large crowd was coming to Him, said to Philip, ‘Where are we to buy bread, so that these may eat?’ This He was saying to test him, for He Himself knew what He was intending to do.” John 6:5-6 Times of great need[...]
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might.” Ephesians 6:10 The command to “be strong” is found over and over in the Bible. Of course, human strength has limits. Our resolve can begin to fade as difficult circumstances linger. That’s why Paul didn’t put[...]
“Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I shall rescue you, and you will honor Me.” Psalm 50:15 Praying in times of trouble involves a greater sense of urgency than our everyday prayers. Too often, though, we’re just looking for a quick rescue from our distress so we[...]
“…for the battle is the Lord’s.” 1 Samuel 17:47 Young David spoke these words as he stepped up to face the giant, Goliath. The result was a legendary victory for Israel and a defining moment for David. In these uncertain times, do we have the confidence to say, “The battle[...]
In a recent podcast I addressed the question, “Could coronavirus ignite revival?” The conversation around this question continues to grow. While God can certainly use this crisis to position us for revival, the key is the response of God’s people. As a matter of fact, in 2 Chronicles 7:14, He[...]
“Do not let your heart be troubled…” John 14:1a We’re living in troubling times. The health and economic concerns flooding the news and social media can be distressing. Yet, the world has always been full of troubles and always will be. That’s why the context of today’s verse is[...]
“You have anointed my head with oil; my cup overflows.” Psalm 23:5b The bumps and bruises of life come in a variety of ways. For instance, hateful words or broken promises can inflict painful wounds. Left untreated, these hurts tend to fester, negatively affecting multiple areas of life. That’s[...]