In Genesis 32, Jacob comes to a pivotal moment in his journey with the God of his fathers. Earlier in Genesis 28, Jacob is traveling from Beersheba toward Haran in order to flee from Esau his brother, when he stops for the night and sleeps with a stone as his pillow. While sleeping, he dreams …
They Did Not Know the Lord…
“Now the sons of Eli were corrupt; they did not know the Lord.” (1 Sam 2:12) They didn’t know Him, but they should have. They were to represent the Lord to the people—but how could they well represent Him they did not know? Christian, if that be your name, know Him. Know Him you worship …
Don’t Hide Your Light!
“You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may …
Faithful.
“Lord, humble me and may you find me fighting to be faithful, rather than seeking popularity. May I care about your reputation and learn to let you care about mine.” This was part of a Jill Briscoe devotional I was reading and how hard it slammed into my heart. It is so easy to become crippled …
Revive us Lord.
O Lord God Who is like You? Infinite in wisdom Matchless in wonder and yet our blind eyes and our dull hearts, our sleepy vision and our deaf ears do not perceive or hear, but a whisper of Your boundless grace, Your wonderful love. O Lord God Who is like You? The Maker of the …
