In the story of the flood, Noah blessed others through his obedience. Scripture gives us a description of Noah. Genesis 6: 8 But Noah found favor in the eyes of the Lord… 9bNoah was a righteous man, blameless in his generation. Noah walked with God… 22bhe did all that God commanded him.[1] Noah had favor with …
Godly preparation in life is all about our relationship with the Lord and how we use the life the Lord has given us for His glory. Ephesians 4:1Therefore I (Paul), a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God.”[1] As believers, …
Being a co-worker with God is a fantastic blessing and only occurs because of His grace. 2 Corinthians. 6:1 Working together with him, then, we appeal to you not to receive the grace of God in vain.[1] Paul tells us not to waste the precious opportunity to work with God as a believer. We …
The blessings of walking with God result in a close relationship with Him. Genesis chapter six introduces us to Noah, a righteous man despite the environment in which he lived. Genesis 6:9Noah was a righteous man, blameless in his generation. Noah walked with God.[1] As Noah walked with God, he experienced his guidance, wisdom, and …
Struggling to do what is right is a dilemma we all face at different times. A child can learn at a young age the importance of admitting they did something they should not have. Although a child’s misdeeds may be minor, the lesson of doing what is right can become a lifelong lesson and pattern …
Wealth but no health is not a good situation and compounds problems when we don’t have faith that God can save us. This was the situation a wealthy man found himself in during the days of the Kings of Israel. 2 Kings 5:1The king of Aram had great admiration for Naaman, the commander of his …
God hears and answers prayers but in His timing and His way. It is wonderful when God answers our prayers for someone to be healed or responds to another request. But what if God answers our prayers by saying no or waiting? When God does not answer our prayers the way we want, it can …
We see the widow of Zarephath stepping out in faith to serve Elijah water and bread. Elijah first asked for water, and the widow immediately went for a cup. While the Kerith Brook in Israel had dried up, the drought didn’t seem as severe near Sidon. It is still problematic since there is a lack …
Faith overcomes fear, which is always God’s desire for His children as we journey through life. We often come to a Y on the road of life and must choose between trusting God or letting our fears control us. The Lord told the prophet Elijah to go to Zarephath, where He instructed a widow to …
Have you ever contemplated the unseen hand of God in your life? There are times when the hand of God is at work in our lives, but it may not be evident at the time. The hand of God was apparent when a friend who was a truck driver met another truck driver at a …