THEY HAD ALREADY MADE PREVIOUS DECISIONS “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego answered and said to the king, “ O Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answer you in this matter .’” (Daniel 3:16 NKJV) When we make prior decisions based on solid principles, we don’t need to doubt, negotiate, or think twice. The decisions that we…
THE FIGS ARE READY The time of harvest is here “The fig trees are forming young fruit, and the fragrant grapevines are blossoming. Rise up, my darling! Come away with me, my fair one!” (Song of Solomon 2:13 NLT) This verse, where the bride represents the church and the groom represents God, reminds us that…
HE COMMITTED IN PUBLIC The king took his place of authority beside the pillar and renewed the covenant in the Lord’s presence. He pledged to obey the Lord by keeping all his commands, laws, and decrees with all his heart and soul. In this way, he confirmed all the terms of the covenant that were…
DETERMINATION PART 2 “Remember, O Lord, how I have always been faithful to you and have served you single- mindedly, always doing what pleases you.’ Then he broke down and wept bitterly. ( 2 Kings 20:3 NLT) I talked yesterday in my devotional about how I want to be able to say this with authority,…
DETERMINATION “Remember, O Lord, how I have always been faithful to you and have served you single- mindedly, always doing what pleases you.’ Then he broke down and wept bitterly. ( 2 Kings 20:3 NLT) I want to be able to say this with authority, with the same authority that King Hezekiah said regarding: 1.Fidelity….
WINE, MILK, WATER In that day the mountains will dip with sweet wine, and the hills will flow with milk. Water will fill the streambeds of Judah, and a fountain will burst forth from the Lord’s Temple, watering the arid valley of acacias. (Joel 3:18) I believe these prophetic words are for God’s people in…
THOSE WHO SAY GOODBYE AT NIGHT What sorrow awaits you who lie awake at night, thinking up evil plans. You rise at dawn and hurry to carry them out, simply because you have the power to do so. (Micah 2:1) There are people who can’t sleep and wake up at night. What sorrow awaits you…
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…
