Archive for the 'Promise' Category

The Mix

Wednesday, February 13th, 2008

Genesis 41:15 Pharaoh said to Joseph, “I had a dream, and no one can interpret it. But I have heard it said of you that when you hear a dream you can interpret it.”
16 “I cannot do it,” Joseph replied to Pharaoh, “but God will give Pharaoh the answer he desires.”
There is a misperception that [...]

Hope’s Prisoner

Monday, January 14th, 2008

Zechariah 9:12  Turn you to the strong hold, ye prisoners of hope: even to day do I declare that I will render double unto thee;
With the experience of loss there is a disabling desperation that threatens to disrupt any possibility of progress in life, with all purpose for living apparently gone forever. The passing of [...]

Shared Glory

Thursday, January 3rd, 2008

Colossians 1:27 Christ is in you, therefore you can look forward to sharing in God’s glory. It’s that simple.
It’s just an old, rough cut log cabin in the woods, much like so many other cabins throughout this part of the country. It was built before there was electricity or running water, and the floor is [...]

Doubtless

Friday, November 23rd, 2007

Psa 126:6  He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.
Doubtless- maybe not due to the belief in the planter of the seed. For him there is a great deal of anguish, concern, and even possible doubt. He is having to choose between holding [...]

Now

Wednesday, November 21st, 2007

Hebrews 11:13  Each one of these people of faith died not yet having in hand what was promised, but still believing. How did they do it? They saw it way off in the distance, waved their greeting, and accepted the fact that they were transients in this world.
:14  People who live this way make it [...]