Commitment is defined as a mental decision based upon revealed facts; in our case, concerning a choice of action toward God. When the statement is made, “I will”; it comes as a decision made in one’s spirit concerning what he is going to … [Read more...]
Life Under Siege -Part III
2 Kings 7:6-8 Our story in 2 Kings of the Samarians under siege by the Syrian army continues. Now the focus shifts to four leprous men who were in such a terrible condition that they were not even afforded the comfort of the city … [Read more...]
Life Under Siege – Part II
2 Kings 6:28-29 We continue our look at Samaria being besieged by the Syrian army. Yesterday, we ended with the thoughts that the besieged life is one of endless longing for fulfillment in those things that do not fill. This life leads naturally … [Read more...]
Life Under Siege – Part I
“And it came to pass after this, that Benhadad king of Syria gathered all his host, and went up, and besieged Samaria. And there was a great famine in Samaria: and, behold, they besieged it, until an ass's head was sold for fourscore pieces … [Read more...]
Shew Me Thy Ways
“Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths. Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day” (Psalms 25:4-5) Notice the words “shew me” and “teach me” and “lead me.” Why did David petition … [Read more...]
Compromise
“No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.” (Matthew 6:24)To compromise when it comes to our spirituality is to tolerate … [Read more...]
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