Remained Faithful

 Hezekiah trusted in the Lord, the God of Israel. There was no one like him among all the kings of Judah, either before or after his time. He remained faithful to the Lord in everything, and he carefully obeyed all the commands the Lord had given Moses. 2 Kings 18:5-6 NLT There are times in life where you have to depend … Continue reading Remained Faithful

Consequences of Disobedience

But Samuel replied, “What is more pleasing to the Lord: your burnt offerings and sacrifices or your obedience to his voice? Listen! Obedience is better than sacrifice, and submission is better than offering the fat of rams. 1 Samuel 15:22 NLT In every area of life people love when you follow their directions. When you are … Continue reading Consequences of Disobedience

Finding Favor with God

So Noah did everything exactly as God had commanded him. Genesis 6:22 NLT When I was a child, we were given chores to do around the house. Everyone had their assigned task. We were told there was no such thing as girl’s work or boy’s work; it was just work. If something needed to be … Continue reading Finding Favor with God

Reject Disobedience

But if you rebel against the Lord’s commands and refuse to listen to him, then his hand will be as heavy upon you as it was upon your ancestors. 1 Samuel 12:15 NLT There are some things in life that are just special: the first day of school, your first job, your first car. In … Continue reading Reject Disobedience

Blessed Through Obedience

Some time later, God tested Abraham’s faith. “Abraham!” God called. “Yes,” he replied. “Here I am.” “Take your son, your only son—yes, Isaac, whom you love so much—and go to the land of Moriah. Go and sacrifice him as a burnt offering on one of the mountains, which I will show you.” Genesis 22:1-2 NLT … Continue reading Blessed Through Obedience

When Success is Insufficient

Then Naaman and his entire party went back to find the man of God. They stood before him, and Naaman said, “Now I know that there is no God in all the world except in Israel. So please accept a gift from your servant.” 2 Kings 5:15 NLT Everyone wants to be successful. Nobody gets … Continue reading When Success is Insufficient

Divine Discipline

 As you endure this divine discipline, remember that God is treating you as his own children. Who ever heard of a child who is never disciplined by its father? Hebrews 12:7 NLT When I was a child, I hated to get in trouble. I would do all I could to behave in a manner that … Continue reading Divine Discipline

Follow God’s Plan

So Moses and Aaron did just as the Lord had commanded them. Exodus 7:6 NLT  Many times in life, people get assigned to projects that some believe lie outside of their skill set. When God called Moses, he was minding his own business, tending sheep in the desert. People use their own motives and criteria … Continue reading Follow God’s Plan

Rewarded with Long Life

I will reward them with a long life and give them my salvation.”!” Psalm 91:16 NLT The average person would love to live to a ripe old age. Medical science has done a lot of research into what people can do to improve the quality of their lives, and live longer enjoying good health. Today, especially … Continue reading Rewarded with Long Life