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God is My Portion
Aaron was told that he would not receive an allotment of land. Instead God would be his allotment and share. I am reminded in this passage to place my treasure in heavenly places. This verse reminds me…
Created over 2 years ago
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Equipped to Do God's Work
God has given us skill and talent for His purposes.
Created over 2 years ago
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Like Jesus
In this passage, Isaac carries the wood of the burnt offering. Isaac is a foreshadow of Christ and what is interesting is the similar picture this creates to Jesus carrying his cross (at least part way).
Created over 2 years ago
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Paul's Passionate Plea
"Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God" Can you hear the passion in this statement? Paul doesn't offer guilt or…
Created over 2 years ago
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Correction and Discipline
What is the purpose of correction and discipline? Is it to develop self-discipline? Or rigid adherence to rules or laws? A thousand times - No! We cannot earn our place with God on our own - so self-discipline…
Created over 2 years ago
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Provider Alone is Not Enough
In this verse Ruth takes a forward move. She proposes that she becomes something more than a worker in a field under Boaz's protection. She asks Boaz to be more than just a source of provision. She wants…
Created over 2 years ago
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Gideon -- Coward or Mighty Hero?
God sees us -- not just how we were in the past or how we are at this moment -- but also what He purposed us to become. That is what we see in the story of Gideon. Gideon was a weak man -- that is how…
Created over 2 years ago
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Elijah's Disappointment and God's Response
In this verse we see that Elijah is depressed. He wants to die. Now he gets a bad rap from a lot of preachers - how faithless can he be to defeat hundreds of false prophets on one day and on the next…
Created over 2 years ago
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My God of Hope
All I need to do is trust. God supplies me with hope, peace, and joy. Lord, will you really do that for me? Can I trade my worries for peace just by trusting them to you? You are wonderful beyond description!
Created over 2 years ago
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Eternal Perspective
That is why we never give up! What encouraging words to start with. Paul has just explained that God has entrusted his light in our lives that we carry around in broken vessels. And on top of being broken,…
Created over 2 years ago