Have you ever been betrayed by a family member? What would you think if all ten of your siblings hated you enough to consider murdering you? Joseph came within a hair of that very thing happening when a caravan heading for Egypt came along. The opportunity of profiting from selling him outweighed Joseph’s life. Would you question where God was in this? The next earth-shattering reality struck Joseph in the heart when sold to Potiphar as an enslaved person. Would…
What did Moses, Joseph, and David have in common outside of being prominent biblical characters? Let’s take a look. Pharaoh purposed every firstborn Hebrew male child for destruction. God had other plans. None other than the Pharaoh’s daughter herself miraculously rescued baby Moses from the waters of the Nile River. Raised in the lap of luxury as Pharaoh’s grandson, he also was in direct line to become the next Pharaoh of Egypt. Seeing how the Egyptians mistreated his…
The Passover originated while the children of Israel were still captives in Egypt. They wanted salvation from their circumstance. God, through many miracles, demonstrated His desire and ability to free them from bondage. Through visual aids, He gave them the story of Jesus as the sacrificial lamb that brings release from captivity and the gift of salvation. In obedience, they chose a lamb without blemish, sacrificed it, and spread its blood on the doorposts of their homes. The angel of…
The Lord sent my friend a gift to illustrate how He sees us. Twenty years ago, she received a unique dresser as a Christmas gift. Being made of solid wood with carvings set it apart from all the others. A few days ago, she came across a nightstand by the curb with a “for free” sign while walking through her neighborhood. Upon closer inspection, she realized it was the match to her dresser. Even though marred with scratches and chipped…
In the Life of Leah Part-7 Leah’s story helps us understand Satan’s workings versus an almighty Father’s workings in our lives. There are eight critical truths to contemplate and address. The first thing to consider would be the two forces at work in the world. There are not three or one, but two only. A neutral zone doesn’t exist. 2. There is an actual war taking place for our souls. I saw firsthand that battle, and it wasn’t…