Month: June 2020

“A simple man believes anything, but a prudent man gives thought to his steps.” (Proverbs 14:15) Whatever the situation evaluate the problem carefully and prayerfully. Here’s what King Solomon said about reacting impulsively instead of taking time to get all the facts. “The simple believe anything, but the prudent give thought to their steps.” “To…

“Then the owner of the vineyard said, ‘What shall I do? I will send my beloved son; perhaps they will respect him.’ But when the tenants saw him, they said to themselves, ‘This is the heir. Let us kill him, so that the inheritance may be ours.’ And they threw him out of the vineyard…

“Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” (John 21:15) It is popular today to restore old things or repurpose items for a new use. Some TV shows, stores, and internet pages are dedicated to this idea. My wife and I walk through a nearby antique mall sometimes on my day off.…

“If only your descendants are careful in all they do to walk before me …” (2 Chronicles 6:16) In his prayer at the dedication of the temple, Solomon remembered the promise that God had made to his father David: that the descendants of David would occupy the throne of Israel if they were careful to…

“Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed.” (1 Peter 4:12–13) Don’t be surprised. The world hates…

“Jehoshaphat appointed men to sing to the Lord and to praise him for the splendor of his holiness.” (2 Chronicles 20:21) Many nations have favorite songs celebrating their underdog victories over enemies who were bent on conquest or oppression. In 2 Chronicles 20 we have a fascinating account of how God protected his people from…

“My son … acknowledge the God of your father … If you seek him, he will be found by you …” (1 Chronicles 28:9) Imagine the weight of responsibility Solomon felt that day. When his aging father, David, placed the scepter of the empire into Solomon’s young and inexperienced hands, it weighed a ton. Then,…

“Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord.” (Psalm 150:6) In 1 Chronicles 22 we learn that King David was not allowed to build the temple for God in Jerusalem because he had been involved in too much war and bloodshed. Yet he did an enormous amount of work to enable his…

“God so loved the world.” (John 3:16) God is the rightful ruler of the world, but mankind rebelled against Him. Every human obeys his own desires, selfishly pursuing his own happiness. How can the Lord re-establish His Kingdom? How can He rule on earth, as He rules in heaven? Most lords establish their kingdoms through…