“Now when Ezra had prayed, and when he had confessed, weeping and casting himself down before the house of God, there assembled unto him out of Israel a very great congregation of men and women and children: for the people wept very sore.” (Ezra … [Read more...]
The Seal of His Person
“Set me as a seal upon thine heart, as a seal upon thine arm…” (Song of Solomon 8:6a) The Beloved tells His Bride to “set me as a seal upon thine heart.” In common terms, “seal” is to close or make secure an opening. For example: you seal the … [Read more...]
What We Do for Others
“… but we do all things, dearly beloved, for your edifying.” (2 Corinthians 12:19b) The translators added “we do.” It refers to the “we” in verse 18; having reference to Paul’s mention of Titus, a brother, and even of himself. In verse 19a, the … [Read more...]
The Testimony of a Donkey – Obedience
“And the ass said unto Balaam, Am not I thine ass, upon which thou hast ridden ever since I was thine unto this day? was I ever wont to do so unto thee? And he said, Nay.” (Numbers 22:30) Simply put, the testimony of Balaam’s donkey was one of … [Read more...]
Coming to Rest in God’s Will
“But he is in one mind, and who can turn him? and what his soul desireth, even that he doeth. For he performeth the thing that is appointed for me: and many such things are with him.” (Job 23:13-14) When a person comes to rest in the Purpose and … [Read more...]
The How of Thanksgiving
“But I will sacrifice unto thee with the voice of thanksgiving; I will pay that that I have vowed. Salvation is of the LORD.” (Jonah 2:9) Jonah, a preacher of God, was thrown overboard from a ship heading to Tarshish; he had been attempting to flee … [Read more...]
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