Sit, Stand, Walk

Scripture Psalm 1:1-2 “Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked, or stand in the way that sinners take, or sit in the company of mockers. But whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on His law day and night.” ...

Obeying and Investing

ScriptureNehemiah 10:39b”We will not neglect the house of our God!” ObservationThe people of God were turning back to Him. They had confessed their sins, praised His faithfulness, and pledged their obedience to God. The conclusion of their prayer is...

Plot Twist

ScriptureActs 1:6-8″Then they gathered around him and asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?”He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by His own authority. But you...

Staying On-Mission

ScriptureNehemiah 6:3,8″I sent messengers to them with this reply: “I am carrying on a great project and cannot go down. Why should the work stop while I leave it and go down to you?””…I sent him this reply: “Nothing like what you...

Shocking

Scripture Ezra 9:2-4 “They have taken some of their daughters as wives for themselves and their sons, and have mingled the holy race with the peoples around them. And the leaders and officials have led the way in this unfaithfulness.” When I heard this, I...