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“Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah were four of the young men chosen, all from the tribe of Judah.” Daniel 1:6 NLT This week we will be studying the life of Daniel. Daniel is predominantly known for escaping a den of lions unscathed, but there is much to unpack about his life. Daniel and his three friends were taken as captives from Jerusalem to Babylon under the rule of King Nebuchadnezzar. The King had sought out and specifically asked for young men who were strong, healthy, and good-looking. He also ordered that they be men who were well educated, full of…
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts higher than your thoughts” (Isaiah 55:8-9). Has God ever reshaped your plans? We can…
“Epaphras, a member of your own fellowship and a servant of Christ Jesus sends you his greetings. He always prays earnestly for you, asking God to make you strong and perfect, fully confident that you are following the whole will of God. I can assure you that he prays hard…
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“Now therefore let Pharaoh look out a man discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt.” Genesis 41:33 As Joseph outlined the steps that Pharaoh should follow, Pharaoh realized that Joseph was the right man to head up the program. He not only had wisdom, but he already had a plan that would benefit the country. He put Joseph in charge of it all. He placed a ring on his finger, gave him royal robes to wear, and a chariot to ride in. Often when people are given a position of honour or prestige, they let it go…
Yesterday, we looked at “The Widow’s Oil,” the first of two women mentioned in II Kings Chapter 4. Today, we will look at the testimony of the Shunammite woman. In II Kings 4:8-37, we again read about the prophet, Elisha. But this time, he was not ministering to a poor widow but to a noblewoman who lived in Shunem. The day we meet her, we see a poised, beautiful lady who seems to have everything. She has a lovely home and a devoted husband who provides well for her and is respected in their community. She has a heart for…
“She is clothed with strength and dignity, she can laugh at the days to come” (Proverbs 31:25, NIV). In yesterday’s devotion, we asked, “What Are You Wearing?” We learned to get dressed every day in the armor of God so we are prepared to stand firm against whatever Satan may try to throw in our path. But what else do you see when you look in the mirror? Do you see someone looking back at you that you don’t quite recognize? A wrinkle here, a laugh line there. I saw a meme depicting an older woman looking at the reflection…
“And he sent, and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and withal of a beautiful countenance, and goodly to look to. And the LORD said, Arise, anoint him: for this is he. Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.” I Samuel 16:12-13 We have been considering stories of people in the Bible who had to wait for long periods of time before receiving an answer to prayer, or a…
