At the command of the Lord they camped, and at the command of the Lord they set out; they kept the Lord’s charge, according to the command of the Lord through Moses (Numbers 9:23). At the command of the Lord. That phrase grabbed me as I read this verse. We, as Christians, move at the…
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A Holy Life
What does it mean to be holy? It’s a question that’s come my way a lot recently. I’ve always just had it in my mind that it means to be like Jesus. It means to be Godly. It means to be pure. I think those things are certainly accurate. But I feel like, for me,…
God Provides Enough
There is always enough with the Lord. There will be enough for you. His ways are not the ways of the world. Do not fear when the enemy tempts with his ways. In this world we have tribulation (John 16:33). We have troubles. But God is enough. He sees us through the troubles. He always…
Go To God
God directed Moses and he followed. Moses did what the Lord told him to do. He put God first and walked by faith. He stood firm against Pharaoh. He didn’t compromise. It would’ve been so easy to negotiate, not hold fast to the direction of the Lord, and at least get some quick relief for…
Joy Is A Weapon
Joy is a weapon. The Lord has reminded me of this. Years ago, He spoke it and taught it to me. But He reminded me of it a few days ago by reminding my husband. And I needed the reminder. Joy is a weapon. This is so incredibly important to know and understand as believers.…
Is God Enough For Me?
God set Israel apart and cared for all their needs. They didn’t want for anything. And yet Israel wanted to be like the other nations. They wanted both God’s holiness and the ways of the world around them. They fought God. He promised everything to them, if they so chose (Deuteronomy 11:26-29). God provides all…
Chosen, Royal, Holy, God’s Very Own
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light (1 Peter 2:9). A royal priesthood. It’s been on my mind since I mentioned it in a recent…
Flood of God
Of Noah it was said, this one shall give us rest from our work and from the toil of our hands arising from the ground which the Lord has cursed (Genesis 5:29). Washing of the water. Baptism. Cleansing from sin. Repentance. These all give us rest. We rest from our works when we get cleansed…
Seeking Success
And the Lord was with Joseph so he became a successful man (Genesis 39:2). First, the Lord was with Joseph. Second, he became successful. Joseph did not seek success. Joseph lived his life obedient to his father and apparently obedient to God. He had dreams. He wondered at their meaning. Did he tell his brothers…
God is Faithful
God is faithful. I know this. I know it well. Yet, I confess, sometimes it sounds like a shallow platitude. When someone is hurting from major distress or hurting from minor, constant pervasive trials, I wonder if my answer sounds pat, or too simple. When I’m struggling with big or little problems, for the long…