Acts 9:15 15 But the Lord said to Ananias, “Go! This man is my chosen instrument to proclaim my name to the Gentiles and their kings and to the people of Israel. Have you ever just wanted to be heard? You were talking with someone about something important, and you could tell they were somewhere else,Continue reading “Objection Ignored”
Tag Archives: Obedience
Sin Insurance
Exodus 20:20 Moses said to the people, “Do not be afraid. God has come to test you, so that the fear of God will be with you to keep you from sinning.” When I was growing up, there seemed to be lots of rules to help keep me from getting in trouble. I know thatContinue reading “Sin Insurance”
Take a Jar
Exodus 16:33 So Moses said to Aaron, “Take a jar and put an omer of manna in it. Then place it before the LORD to be kept for the generations to come.” How do we keep memories alive. This becomes important for many of us as we age. Our minds are not what they usedContinue reading “Take a Jar”
Untie It!
Mark 11:1 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and just as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it andContinue reading “Untie It!”
Take to Heart
Revelation 1:3 Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near. I have the joy of very frequent interactions with my seven grandchildren. They live in the same town and weContinue reading “Take to Heart”
Judges 2:10 Rinse and Repeat
Judges 2:10 After that whole generation had been gathered to their ancestors, another generation grew up who knew neither the LORD nor what he had done for Israel. There is no sadder situation than when someone, having been warned of the consequences of their actions, still continues to do the actions. The warning is rightContinue reading “Judges 2:10 Rinse and Repeat”
Joshua 22:5 Outcome Measures
Joshua 22:5But be very careful to keep the commandment and the law that Moses the servant of the Lord gave you: to love the Lord your God, to walk in obedience to him, to keep his commands, to hold fast to him and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul.”Continue reading “Joshua 22:5 Outcome Measures”
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 32:47 Life!
Deuteronomy 32:47 They are not just idle words for you—they are your life. By them you will live long in the land you are crossing the Jordan to possess.” Everyone of us has known someone whose words just couldn’t be trusted. The lies that they spew form a highway paved with selfish evasions and obfuscations.Continue reading “Deuteronomy 32:47 Life!”
Deuteronomy 18:15 Spokesperson
Deuteronomy 18:15 The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your fellow Israelites. You must listen to him. One of the consisted themes of the Hebrew Scriptures is this: there are singular human beings that he LORD uses to accomplish His purposes. The storyline is aboutContinue reading “Deuteronomy 18:15 Spokesperson”
The Arnold Journey 