08 Oct 2021
Our best bet as children of God is to keep calling on the Lord. He is merciful and gracious. Whatever we may be going through, let us keep close to Him. In good times He helps us focus on Him and prevents us from going astray. In tough times He will help us not to give up. When we err and sincerely repent He will restore us. When we are under attack He will protect us. Lamentations 3:55-58.
07 Oct 2021
When the Lord is angry with us His children, we have every reason to be very worried. In Lamentations 3:43-54, Jeremiah paints a very grim picture of how it is when the Lord is silent due to anger. When I look around I sometimes think that is what is happening in our midst. Lord have mercy.
06 Oct 2021
Let us also examine ourselves and repent. The Lord sees us and knows us. He loves us and He is also just. He will hold us accountable for our actions. Lamentations 3:34-42.
05 Oct 2021
The critical thing is to put our hope in Jehovah at all times, even when we are tempted to give up in difficult times. When things are working out and we are content, let us still focus on Him. Lamentations 3:25-33.
04 Oct 2021
The Lord is merciful. Even in anger, He will show mercy to those He loves. He knows where we are hurting and sees our struggles. His love endures forever. Lamentations 3:1-24.
01 Oct 2021
My prayer is that I will feel secure enough in God to totally surrender to His will for me. May I willingly let go and allow Him to have His way. It is not easy, but I know He knows my weakness and He will help me. Samuel thought he knew the man God wanted him to anoint. Yet he obeyed and kept listening to God. He did not hesitate to anoint David. 1 Samuel 16:1-13.
30 Sept 2021
Israel had desired a king like their neighbours and they pleaded with God for one. Saul was anointed as king. Tall, strong and handsome, he fitted the bill especially by human standards. But stubbornness and a strong self will made him stumble. These are fed by ego and pride. May we surrender to God fully so that He works on our weakness. We are secure in Him. 1 Samuel 16:1-23.
29 Sept 2021
Saul defended his actions in 1 Samuel 15:15 and 20, before finally confessing in verse 24. Do we see our mistakes and confess or are we defensive? May we be quick to discern.
28 Sept 2021
For Saul and Israel, victory over Amalek was assured. All Saul needed to do was follow God’s instructions. He did, but not 100%. May we learn from his mistake. And may the Lord give us a Samuel who can walk this journey of life with us. May we also be a Samuel to those God puts under us. 1 Samuel 15:1-11.
27 Sept 2021
When we move away from God, we make decisions based on our understanding. Soon after we start believing the wrong decisions we make and they seem like truth to us. 1 Samuel 15:1-34.