In Numbers 22-24, Balak comes to Balaam and asks him to curse Israel. Three times Balak comes to Balaam. And each time, Balaam blesses Israel rather than curses them. Balak was not happy. The thing is, Balaam had let Balak know upfront that he could only say what the Lord told him to say. Balak…
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The Lord, Our Shield
But You, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, and the One who lifts my head (Psalm 3:3). The Lord is my shield, my covering, my protection, no matter what comes my way. He is that for us, His children and bride. Whether it’s people or false accusers, He is our shield. Whether it’s…
Jesus Reclined
…and they plotted together to seize Jesus by stealth, and kill Him. But they were saying, “Not during the festival, lest a riot occur among the people.” Now when Jesus was in Bethany at the home of Simon the leper, a woman came to Him with an alabaster vial of very costly perfume, and she…
When There’s Nothing Left
He will not allow your foot to slip; He who keeps you will not slumber (Psalm 121: NASB). I am struggling today. I’m looking up, seeking help from You, crying out to You. Hearing nothing. Getting no answers. I sort of sense You here with me, but sort of feel a bit in the dark.…
Feeling God and Knowing He’s Always With Me
How come, if You’re always with me and You’re always there, do I only feel You sometimes? I’m sure there’s some great theological explanation, but frankly, I don’t want theology. I don’t want mans’ study of You. I just want You. And I’m sure that there’s a theological debate about feeling You, experiencing You, and…