Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing” (1 Thess 5:11, BSB). A demoralized army with the best of weaponry is no match for an enemy inspired, coordinated, and ready to fight. It was good that Hezekiah planned for Jerusalem to have access to fresh water. But much more was to […]
Read More… from January 31, 2025 — The Power Of Encouragement
When moving mountains, only faith in God will do; but sometimes tunnels just need hard work. I’m sure you’ve heard the quip that some are so heavenly-minded, they’re no earthly good. The fact is that anyone who is not heavenly-minded will be of little earthly good. Hezekiah certainly was heavenly-minded. We are told that “in every work that […]
You can’t have victories without the fight; you can’t make the summit without the climb. Did you notice the three-star approval rating Hezekiah received for his service for the Lord? “He did what was good and right and true before the Lord his God” (2 Chron 31:20). In the long run, the plaudits of men are of […]
Read More… from January 29, 2025 — Good People Face Grave Problems
“Christian giving is to be marked by self-sacrifice and self-forgetfulness, not by self-congratulation.” —J. Stott King Hezekiah had given generously from his own substance for the burnt offerings to be sacrificed at the temple in Jerusalem (2 Chron 31:3). But he wanted the people also to have the joy of selfless giving. When he called […]
Spiritual progress involves growth and learning, but mostly it is fostered by happy obedience. The Passover, in spite of the obstacles, had been a glorious success. In fact, we’re told that “since the time of Solomon…there had been nothing like this in Jerusalem” (2 Chron 30:26), a period of almost 250 years! That would be like us […]
Read More… from January 27, 2025 — Moving Forward, Looking Upward
If ever there was an example that “the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life” (2 Cor 3:6), this is it! There is tremendous variety among God’s people. Those privileged to travel the world and meet believers in many nations are amazed at the diversity of language, culture, mannerisms, music, foods, personalities, gifts, ministries, and creativity among […]
Worldlings will do almost anything to be a star. But people calling themselves stars is a massive exaggeration. But Jesus can make us stars. Daniel says so. […]
Do you like a good Just-Suppose story? You may find this one interesting. It’s about you. After a long, harried day with more than a few frustrations, you finally fall asleep. You dream, imagining you live in a country ruled by a king. You’ve never met, although you’ve heard about him. Some details seem disturbing, […]