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”
Tag Archives: Curse
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”
Genesis 3:19 Back to Dust
Genesis 3:19 “By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food until you return to the ground, since from it you were taken; for dust you are and to dust you will return.” Have you ever been demoted, moved backward in social status? Have you had a job taken away because of inabilityContinue reading “Genesis 3:19 Back to Dust”
Galatians 3:10 Cursed
Galatians 3:10 For all who rely on the works of the law are under a curse, as it is written: “Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law.” I am a lawbreaker! I admit it. I have gone over the speed limit on numerous occasions, bothContinue reading “Galatians 3:10 Cursed”
Assume Responsibility
Nehemiah 10:29, 35 all these now join their fellow Israelites the nobles, and bind themselves with a curse and an oath to follow the Law of God given through Moses the servant of God and to obey carefully all the commands, regulations and decrees of the Lord our Lord.35 “We also assume responsibility for bringing toContinue reading “Assume Responsibility”
The Arnold Journey 