Shana tova oo-metukah!
As we just celebrated one of the highest holy days of all the feasts of the Bible, Yom Turah (Feast of Trumpets) known in modern times as Rosh ha Shana (Head of the Year).
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Simply Abide in Him!
Living in Israel all these years, I often encounter amazing stories of Godâs deliverance and grow increasingly fond of listening to the fascinating ways He shows His power. During our tour in England recently, we met a man whose family experienced a great miracle during WW1. He tells this incredible story…
...continue reading this devotion.Face your giants with new eyes!
When Moses sent out the 12 spies to report on the condition of the land of âmilk and honeyâ, ten of the spies brought back a bad report. They focused on the giants, and the great obstacles in their way. They walked with eyes set on the physical realm and said within themselves, âWe are but grasshoppers in the sight of these giants!
...continue reading this devotion.You will face problems, but there’s GOOD news!
In this world we will face all kinds of obstacles, trials and tribulations and we should be wary of any doctrines or teachings that say we shouldnât have to face these things. Why? Because the Lord said we will have tribulations. So the encouragement He is giving is simply this: Youâre going to face trials, but GOD is greater than any problem you will face in this world!
...continue reading this devotion.Fight to win!
Writing to the Corinthian Church, Paul illustrates his exhortation using the metaphors of running a race and fighting a boxing match. Victory is achieved by bringing your body into submission to the will of God.
...continue reading this devotion.Take Hold of the Mystery of the Lamb!
From the beginning of Genesis (Genesis 4:4) to the end of the Bible (Revelation 22:3), there is a common theme — the Lamb! In Revelation 6 we read about the Lamb who sits in the midst of the throne — worshiped by all of heaven because the Lamb was worthy to take the book and open the seals therein. The most harmless of creatures — the object of sacrifice, becomes the authority of heaven. Isn’t it interesting that the focal point of heaven is a Lamb?
...continue reading this devotion.Be freed from a vision of freedom?!
I love this story! Peter was sitting between two guards and suddenly an angel of the Lord comes to him and frees him — and he thinks it’s a vision! He’s not sure if he truly believes it.
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