The Lord makes firm the steps of one who delights in him Psalm 37:23a The hardest paths to walk are the ones we pave ourselves. Life has taught me this truth repeatedly, usually through painful detours and self-made obstacles. Just…
O our God, will You not judge them? For we have no power against this great multitude that is coming against us; nor do we know what to do, but our eyes are on You. 2 Chronicles 20:12 When I…
“You will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the LORD will give you, Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Go out to face them tomorrow,…
The battle is not yours, but God’s. 2 Chronicles 20:15 The command center buzzed with urgent activity as reports flooded in. Three enemy armies were advancing toward Jerusalem, their combined forces creating a seemingly unstoppable tide of destruction. King Jehoshaphat’s…
We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on You.” Goal: Help readers understand how surrender to God becomes our most powerful battle strategy. 2 Chronicles 20:12 In military history, raising a white flag meant only one…
“Alarmed, Jehoshaphat resolved to inquire of the LORD, and he proclaimed a fast for all Judah. The people of Judah came together to seek help from the LORD; indeed, they came from every town in Judah to seek him.” 2…
The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love. Galatians 5:6 Let’s be honest about why we follow Jesus. Some of us follow out of guilt, trying to pay back a debt we know we can never repay.…
“Then Jesus said to his disciples, ‘Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.’” Matthew 16:24 Follow me. These two simple words carried life-altering weight in Jesus’ time. A rabbi’s call…
Then Jesus said to his disciples, ‘Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross… Matthew 16:24 During Jesus’ time, you don’t want to be wearing any cross. The cross wasn’t a religious symbol or…
Then Jesus said to his disciples, ‘Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves …’ Matthew 16:24 I don’t think we understand what self-denial is. Self-denial has gotten a bad reputation in Christian circles (among other things). Some think…