“…God tested Abraham and said to Him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” Then He said, “Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains of which I tell you.” (Genesis 22:1-2) Abraham was quick to respond. Before he knew what God would ask, he answered yes from his heart in his, “Here I am.” Abraham had waited…..
‘Strike the ground and don’t stop!’ This was the will of the Lord for the king of Israel as he was being attacked by his enemies. Rather than letting it make him weak and apathetic, he was to strengthen his hands and press in all the more for the victory. He was to take the ground by faith and not by sight. It says that King Joash came to see Elisha before his death. Rather than seeing just a death…..
“See His glory shine forever… We will see Him, coming on the clouds of heaven, exalted,” sings in the background. Haggai 2:9, prophesies, “The future [final] glory of this temple will be greater than its past glory, says the LORD of Heaven’s Armies. And in this place I will bring peace. I, the LORD of Heaven’s Armies, have spoken!” Ezekiel also prophesies of the glory of the latter temple. He sees the glory of the Lord fill the temple (Ez……
Job was a great father who loved his children deeply. He would rise early in the dawn every morning to petition the Lord on behalf of his children. He was also an outstanding community member. He was doing amazing things in caring and looking out for others. He never overlooked helping people out and went out of his way to assist others who were struggling get on the right path. He loved God and his neighbors well. He was also…..