2 Kings 5:6 The letter that he took to the king of Israel read: “With this letter I am sending my servant Naaman to you so that you may cure him of his leprosy.” “Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth.” Have you ever questioned the motives of someone who was giving you aContinue reading “2 Kings 5:6 Nations Blessed”
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1 Kings 4:25 Fruit!
1 Kings 4:25 During Solomon’s lifetime Judah and Israel, from Dan to Beersheba, lived in safety, everyone under their own vine and under their own fig tree. We live in a primarily non-agricultural society here in the United States of America. We get our food, not from our own gardens, but in a store. VeryContinue reading “1 Kings 4:25 Fruit!”
2 Samuel 16:12 Covenant Blessing
2 Samuel 16:12 “It may be that the Lord will look upon my misery and restore to me his covenant blessing instead of his curse today.” With all the talk in the news about the lack of appreciation for the United States of America, even among Americans, so many have lost sight of the benefitsContinue reading “2 Samuel 16:12 Covenant Blessing”
2 Samuel 6:19 Derivative Blessing
2 Samuel 6:19 Then he gave a loaf of bread, a cake of dates and a cake of raisins to each person in the whole crowd of Israelites, both men and women. And all the people went to their homes. How do we know when blessing arrives in our life? What does it look likeContinue reading “2 Samuel 6:19 Derivative Blessing”
Joshua 8:30 Stones
Joshua 8:30 Then Joshua built on Mount Ebal an altar to the LORD, the God of Israel, Have you ever noticed that the same objects can have very different meanings depending on the circumstances of their use? A hand, for instance, can be one of the most loving things, gently stroking the face of aContinue reading “Joshua 8:30 Stones”
Deuteronomy 28:65-66 Shielded
Deuteronomy 28:65-66 Among those nations you will find no repose, no resting place for the sole of your foot. There the LORD will give you an anxious mind, eyes weary with longing, and a despairing heart. 66 You will live in constant suspense, filled with dread both night and day, never sure of your life. ThereContinue reading “Deuteronomy 28:65-66 Shielded”
Numbers 24:1-2 Transformation
Numbers 24:1-2 Now when Balaam saw that it pleased the Lord to bless Israel, he did not resort to divination as at other times, but turned his face toward the wilderness. 2 When Balaam looked out and saw Israel encamped tribe by tribe, the Spirit of God came on him Do you have a lucky rabbit’sContinue reading “Numbers 24:1-2 Transformation”
Leviticus 26:12 Restoration
Leviticus 26:12 I will walk among you and be your God, and you will be my people. One of the news stories to come across my feeds repeatedly over my life has been the desire of humans to develop some type of utopian society. They want to extend their lives, have justice for all, liveContinue reading “Leviticus 26:12 Restoration”
Exodus 36:6-7 Abundant Giving
Exodus 36:6-7 Then Moses gave an order and they sent this word throughout the camp: “No man or woman is to make anything else as an offering for the sanctuary.” And so the people were restrained from bringing more, 7 because what they already had was more than enough to do all the work. Have youContinue reading “Exodus 36:6-7 Abundant Giving”
Genesis 48:19 Reversal
Genesis 48:19 But his father refused and said, “I know, my son, I know. He too will become a people, and he too will become great. Nevertheless, his younger brother will be greater than he, and his descendants will become a group of nations.” Plans often don’t turn out the way we suppose. Even inContinue reading “Genesis 48:19 Reversal”
The Arnold Journey 