Do You Know All Things Work Together for Good?

Did you know all things work together for good to those who love God and are called according to His purpose?  Remember the Shunammite woman?  She had been a lady of prominence once who sought after God.  Desiring to hear from God, she provided lodging for his servant Elisha.  God miraculously gave her a son. … Continue reading “Do You Know All Things Work Together for Good?”

What if Desperation Leads You to Life and Joy?

So, the famine within Samaria was devastating.  However, Elisha told Jehoram, king of Israel that God would provide a miracle and by morning there would be life and joy in the streets because of an abundance of supplies.  Yet, the king and the people of Israel with hardened hearts laughed at Elisha and did not … Continue reading “What if Desperation Leads You to Life and Joy?”

Moralizers so Blinded to God’s Truth and Their Guilt

So, it was in our last post, the king of Syria realized he was unable to beat God’s people and left them alone.  However, it wasn’t long until he decided to try again.  This time he surrounded Samaria, preventing any commerce and forcing the people into financial distress.  A famine ensued and the people cried … Continue reading “Moralizers so Blinded to God’s Truth and Their Guilt”

Do You Really Know God as Omnipotent, Omniscient Lord?

The king of Syria plotted to take over Israel.  Each time his secret war plans were thwarted. The king of Israel knew ahead of time what the king of Syria planned.  “Certainly, there must be a spy within our own ranks”, thought the king of Syria.  So, he called together all his men; but they … Continue reading “Do You Really Know God as Omnipotent, Omniscient Lord?”

Does God Really Care About the Little Stuff?

All too often, we go about our day carrying with us the day to day worries.  We think the trivialities are too minor to bother God with them.  Or sometimes we think that God might be critical of our foolishness at times were we to go to Him with everything.  After all, it is probably … Continue reading “Does God Really Care About the Little Stuff?”