We step up to a vending machine, put in our money or scan our credit card, and instantly receive the product that we desired. Many of us treat God as a sacred vending machine. We put our requests before God and begin to anxiously wait for His answer. Many times, we don’t wait very longContinue reading “Sacred Vending Machine”
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Wait in Silence
The Good Hands God
In I Samuel 5, the “hand of the Lord was heavy” against the Philistines. They thought that they had won a major victory against God’s people by capturing the ark of God. But everywhere they took the ark, the hand of the Lord was heavy against them and they suffered disaster. For God had said,Continue reading “The Good Hands God”
Gracious Hand
Incline Your Ear
Healing Close-by
What if your most trusted advisor was also right next to you? You could ask for advice at any time and they could provide timely counsel. What if your doctor stayed by your side constantly? Any time you felt pain or even slightly ill, you could ask the doctor for help. Unfortunately, these systems andContinue reading “Healing Close-by”
Near
Protection of Everything Dear to Us
I worked at a bank for over 20 years, so I have seen many bank vaults. The walls are thick and the opening mechanism is complicated. Entry is granted only to authorized personnel. These designs are intended to keep the valuables safe and secure from attack or theft. Individuals do their best to safeguard theirContinue reading “Protection of Everything Dear to Us”
Strong Tower
Reading the Right Mystery
Some people like to read mystery novels or watch mystery films. They like to try to analyze the circumstances and discover the answers. It is satisfying to gain understanding through analysis and revelation. Life is a mystery. We cannot gain understanding unless we are analyzing the correct data and receiving the right revelation. Ephesians 1:9-10Continue reading “Reading the Right Mystery”
