THE HIDEOUT Joash remained hidden in the Temple of the Lord for six years while Athaliah ruled over the land. ( 2 Kings 11:3 NLT) This child Joash was hidden in the temple. He was there safe for a few years until he could be king. The temple refers to God. The temple tells me…
IT DEPENDS ON WHO ADVICES ME All his life Joash did what was pleasing in the Lord’s sight because Jehoiada the priest instructed him. (2 Kings 12:2 NLT) It is very important to be well aware of who is close to me. It is very important to choose carefully who I give permission to…
HOPE Elisha replied, “Listen to this message from the Lord! This is what the Lord says: By this time tomorrow in the markets of Samaria, six quarts of choice flour will cost only one piece of silver, and twelve quarts of barley grain will cost only one piece of silver. The officer assisting the king…
I WILL MAKE YOU LOOK FAVORABLY And, I WILL CAUSE THE EGYPTIANS TO LOOK FAVORABLY ON YOU. They will give you gifts when you go so you will not leave empty handed. (Exodus 3:21 NLT) This phrase speaks to me about preferential treatment, VIP treatment. It tells me that this year God will cause more…
TRUST IN THE MIDDLE OF AFFLICTION These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33 NKJV) I wish that when we came to Christ the afflictions would end. I wish that…
SIMPLE COMMAND This is my command: Love each other. (John 15:17 NLT) What is the main commission Jesus left? Simple: Love each other. I do not need to complicate it. He doesn’t say to preach… He doesn’t say to explain it… He doesn’t say that I should philosophize about love… He doesn’t say to talk…
THE APPROVAL …For they loved human praise more than the praise of God. (John 12:43 NLT) Algunas personas tendemos a querer agradar a los demás y debemos tener cuidado de que no nos pase esto. …For they loved human praise more than the praise of God. (Juan 12:43 NLT) It’s one thing to want to…
RUN When they were safely out of the city, one of the angels ordered, “Run for your lives! and don’t look back or stop anywhere in the valley! escape to the mountains, or you will be swept away!” (Genesis 19:17 NLT) The word “run” catches my attention. This word speaks to me of speed. it…
WHEN I HESITATE When Lot still hesitated, the angels seized his hand and the hands of his wife and two daughters and rushed them to safety outside the city, for the Lord was merciful . (Genesis 19:16 NLT) As I read this passage, I reflect and think about how many times God has given me…
AS FAR AS YOU SEE I am giving all this land, as far as you can see, to you and your descendants as a permanent possession. (Genesis 13:15 NLT) 1. God is our source. I am giving you all this land… (Genesis 13:15 NLT) It is God who gives riches. God is the source of…