The Staff of God

The Staff of God

Scripture Ex. 4:2,20 2 Then the Lord asked him, “what is that in your hand?” “A shepherd’s staff,” Moses replied.” 20 “…so Moses took his wife and sons, put them on a donkey, and headed back to the land of Egypt. In his...
The Choice I Make

The Choice I Make

Scripture Exodus 1:8-10 8 Now there arose a new king over Egypt, who did not know Joseph. 9 And he said to his people, “Behold, the people of Israel are too many and too mighty for us. 10 Come, let us deal shrewdly with them, lest they multiply, and, if war breaks...
Genuine Love

Genuine Love

Scripture Genesis 49:28 All these are the twelve tribes of Israel. This is what their father said to them as he blessed them, blessing each with the blessing suitable to him. Observation Jacob blessed his sons as he was dying–but his some of his words sound...
Seeing the Brokenness

Seeing the Brokenness

Scripture Genesis 37:26-27 26 Then Judah said to his brothers, “What profit is it if we kill our brother and conceal his blood? 27 Come, let us sell him to the Ishmaelites, and let not our hand be upon him, for he is our brother, our own flesh.” And his...
Cheated, but Not Harmed!

Cheated, but Not Harmed!

Scripture Genesis 31:6-7 “You know how hard I have worked for your father, but he has cheated me, changing my wages ten times. But God has not allowed him to do me any harm.” Observation Jacob had his flaws, but what an amazing attitude he shows here!...