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“The Israelites walked through the sea on dry ground with the waters a wall to the right and to the left. The Egyptians came after them in full pursuit, every horse and chariot and driver of Pharaoh racing into the middle of the sea. It was now the morning watch. God looked down from the Pillar of Fire and Cloud on the Egyptian army and threw them into a panic. He clogged the wheels of their chariots; they were stuck in the mud. The Egyptians said, “Run from Israel! God is fighting on their side and against Egypt!” Exodus 14:22-25 MSG The Israelites were…
“Do not be afraid of the terrors of the night, nor the arrow that flies in the day. Do not dread the disease that stalks in darkness, nor the disaster that strikes at midday. Though a thousand fall at your side, though ten thousand are dying around you, these evils…
“But you, God, break out laughing; you treat the godless nations like jokes. Strong God, I’m watching you do it, I can always count on you. God in dependable love shows up on time, shows me my enemies in ruin.” Psalms 59:8-10 MSG In moments of suffering and struggle, it can…
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Then Joshua said to the children of Israel: “How long will you neglect to go and possess the land which the LORD God of your fathers has given you? (Joshua 18:3, NKJV) Waiting can be tiring. Whether it’s a long line at the store checkout, waiting for an appointment, or delays while traveling, it is difficult to wait patiently. That’s why I find the verse in Joshua so puzzling. The children of Israel had waited for forty years to enter the land promised to them by the Lord, but now they seemed reluctant to actually claim the land. Why did they…
“Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for it was founded on the rock.” (Matthew 7:24-25, NKJV) I enjoy reading articles and watching video clips online on how to transform a house from drab and outdated to something fresh and beautiful. Perhaps you also enjoy watching these home makeovers and have even done your own DIY (do it yourself) project. The…
When the Philistine looked and saw David, he despised him because he was just a youth, healthy and handsome. He said to David, “Am I a dog that you come against me with sticks? ” Then he cursed David by his gods. (I Samuel 17:42-43, CSB) One of the most familiar Bible stories is that of David and Goliath. Most of us learned it as a young child in Sunday school class. Even though we think of it as a children’s story, this simple story holds valuable lessons for our walk with God today. It was an uneven fight. After all, Goliath was…
“He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the river unto the ends” Psalm 72:8 Today is Election Day here in Canada. Over two hundred and fifty years ago when leaders from the different provinces of our country met together to form Confederation, one of their first acts was to choose a name. Apparently, Psalm 72:8 inspired Sir Leonard Tilley: when he suggested “Dominion of Canada.” The designation of Dominion was dropped years ago, and many of the values and standards that existed when our country began have fallen by the wayside. Today our country will decide…
