We see Abram can trust God when the path is unclear. God made a promise of land to Abram through a covenant. Genesis 15: 18 So the Lord made a covenant with Abram that day and said, “I have given this land to your descendants, all the way from the border of Egypt to the great …
The need for reassurance is universal and essential throughout our lives. There is something about receiving reassurance that changes our perspective. A loving hug from a parent that conveys reassurance is not unusual when a child is getting ready for bedtime. We may be adults, but that doesn’t mean we don’t need reassurance, especially during …
What should we do when we doubt God? The best thing we can do is talk to Him about it! The Psalms are an excellent example of people pouring their hearts to God about various issues. God told Abram that He would protect him and give him a great reward, but then Abram responded with …
The King of Assyria used spiritual psychological warfare against King Hezekiah to get Jerusalem to surrender. Psychological warfare can be defined as “using propaganda to demoralize the enemy, to break his will to fight or resist.”[1] Assyria’s propaganda included a spiritual element as it mocked God. 2 Kings 19: 10This message is for King Hezekiah …
We are easily deceived when looking down and avoiding looking to God. Unfortunately, Adam and Eve did not check with God before eating the forbidden fruit. God had instructed Adam about the tree of the knowledge of good and evil before He created Eve. Genesis 2: 16 But the Lord God warned him, “You may freely …
Doubt keeps you looking down because you are not seeking guidance from God. Doubt is an enemy tactic used throughout time to lure people away from God. It is such a powerful emotion that it was the primary way the serpent would deceive Eve in the Garden of Eden before the fall into sin. Genesis …
Angels are God’s messengers working in His Kingdom at His direction. Hebrews 1:14 Therefore, angels are only servants—spirits sent to care for people who will inherit salvation. [1] The world we live in consists of the visible and the invisible realms. Although angels can appear in the visible realm, most of their ministry is in the …
How you respond to God’s communication gives insight into your heart and spiritual path. When the Lord gives us guidance, wisdom, insight, and direction, we must trust Him. Sometimes, communication does not make sense to our human mind and requires faith. Zechariah was a priest who was righteous before God and faithful. One day, as …
Walking in the deception of darkness is a dangerous place to be. Paul gives us insight into the deception of spiritual darkness. 2 Corinthians 4:4 Satan, who is the god of this world, has blinded the minds of those who don’t believe. They are unable to see the glorious light of the Good News. They don’t …
Jesus reveals Himself through actions, showing He is the Messiah as He begins His ministry. In the Old Testament, Isaiah the prophet spoke of the signs the Messiah would do when He came. Isaiah 35:5 And when he comes, he will open the eyes of the blind and unplug the ears of the deaf. 6 The lame …