Daily Wisdom (1 Dec)

But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.Matthew 1:20 Thoughts on Today's Verse... Reassurance beyond understanding! That's the …

Jacob Foretells and Blesses His Sons (Pastor Charles Lawson)

https://youtu.be/A98rR0LmHoY Jacob, the Last of the Patriarchs, Is the Ending of One Thing and the Start of Another. His Number Four Son, Judah, Is of the Messiah's Kingly Genealogy; But Jacob's Favored Son, Joseph, Is of the Spiritual Genealogy of Christ--the Shepherd of Israel and the Stone [Rock] of Israel (the Leader and the Foundation/Anchor). …

What Faith Is

by John MacArthur | Grace to You Hebrews 10:38-11:3 https://youtu.be/P0RNve6DG6M The eleventh chapter of Hebrews, you can turn to it if you want, is known by many names. It is called the hall of fame. It is called the heroes of faith. It is called the honor roll of the saints. It is called the …

The Making of You

Wag 'n Bietjie

Binu Samuel | Proverbs 31 Ministries

“The LORD had said to Abram, ‘Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you.’”

Genesis 12:1 (NIV)

If there is anyone in this world who enjoys being at home, it’s me … but my son is a close second. (If you look up “homebody” in the dictionary, you might even see our pictures.)

So when it came time for him to decide on a college, my husband and I were very surprised he chose a school away from home.

Of course, I had encouraged him to explore all options. Isn’t that what a good mama is supposed to do? But I didn’t actually think he would select one of those out-of-town schools.

Once he announced his decision, butterflies churned in my stomach. Everything in me wanted to change my son’s mind, especially with the uncertainty of…

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Joseph Sold into Egypt: Picture of Christ

Genesis 25-46 Let’s turn back again to Genesis 28 We will pick up where we left off in our last lesson. We were studying about the Almighty (El Shaddai) and how He is going to make Jacob fruitful. Now I must point out that Jacob is still an unbeliever. He is the perfect picture of the Nation …

The New Song

"He hath put a new song in my mouth."  (Psa_40:3) When anybody sings it is an outward token of an inward happiness. Despondent people very seldom sing. When a man sings as he walks the country road it means that he has a heart of peace. When he sings while he is dressing in the …

Joseph Attacked by the Archers.

“The archers have sorely grieved him, shot at him and hated him: But his bow abode in strength and the arms of his hands were made strong by the hands of the mighty God of Jacob (from thence is the Shepherd, the Stone of Israel).” (Genesis 49:23, 24) It must have been a fine sight …

The Blessing of the Unexpected

And they compel one Simon a Cyrenian, who passed by, coming out of the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to bear his cross  (Mar_15:21) His Physical Weakness Speaks of His Humanity I want you, please, to note the words that are employed in Mar_15:20-22. In this, the greatest hour of history, every word …

Answer the Call

“And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfill it.” Col_4:17 Have you ever been in a place where the phone kept ringing and nobody answered it? In moments like that it seems everybody is busy with something else, assuming that somebody else will answer …

Out of sight, out of mind

But when it goes well for you, please remember me and show me kindness by mentioning me to the Pharaoh, that he might bring me out of this prison. - 📖 Gen. 40:14 📖 "Out of sight, out of mind" is such a true idiom. Because it is easy to forget about people when we don't …