
Fear’s Knockout Punch!
Fear vs. Faith: Fear can be bold and convincing. If commas and periods are not put in place over fear, it can take over your whole life. Let’s conquer this “dragon!”
Fear vs. Faith: Fear can be bold and convincing. If commas and periods are not put in place over fear, it can take over your whole life. Let’s conquer this “dragon!”
Have you identified your “dragon?” Let’s assume that your dragon is fear. This puts you in a broad category shared by much of humanity at some point. It’s rational to feel fear when facing a threat and wanting to protect yourself or others. Sometimes, fear even overlaps with expressions of faith.
Think about it. What is troubling you? What keeps you awake at night? Who or what is annoying you? Can you plan your day? Is a family member or friend sick? Is there a prolonged problem you need to solve?
Yes, your miracle is on its way! Think only “miracle.” See only “miracle.” It may come in a short time or a very long time. Who is sacrificing for you to receive this miracle? Don’t give in. Don’t give up! If you want something from the Lord — something supernatural, something only the Almighty can perform — there is preparation required before it comes. You might ask, “What do I have to do?” Accept Jesus Christ as your Lord, your God, and your Savior. Be focused on what you are asking from the Lord. The Scriptures tell us not to
Some thought Jesus was John the Baptist. Others thought He was Moses or Elijah. This same question is being asked today. Who do you think that Jesus the Son of God is? Do you believe Jesus is the Son of God? Do you think He is a magician? I heard someone say, he thought Jesus was a magician. That showed how far away from the truth he was. We need the Holy Spirit to reveal the truth to us and clear up the fog of doubt and unbelief. Believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. You don’t
“I am the living God,” Shimeon Kaypha (Simon Peter) answered. This was Shimeon Kaypha’s response to Yeshua when He asked, upon arriving in the region of Caesarea Philippi, “What do people say about me, the Son of Man?”
Ahiah Ashur High (I AM WHO I AM). It’s the sixth day before Passover, the final six days before the crucifixion of Jesus. As he approaches Jerusalem from Jericho, the crowds are in a state of wonderment. Many have heard of him and the miraculous works he performed, but now they are seeing him in person.
Where do you want to go from here? Are you properly registered? Have you built up your credit credentials? What about a down payment and ongoing acts substantiating that your credit is approved?
Whose rights are they anyway? If the leadership doesn’t lead in a godly manner and we follow that leadership even though we know what they are saying and see the results of their leadership actions, we doom ourselves to defeat. We see that as a current visual.
On Tuesday, Nov. 5, Election Day proved to be a worldwide date to distinguish itself in the historical annuls. I termed it “Day for the Elect.”
Amnon, Tamar’s brother, is not the only one in the ancient family of patriarchs who suffered from lustful desires and acted them out. There’s a difference between wanting something or someone and making moves to possess and satisfy the desires, whether sexual or material or whatever they may be.
This will prove to be quite a family saga. Esau and Jacob were in the womb at Rebekah’s same time. The birthright was the object of Jacob’s desire. Why? Because there were elements of superior recognition and fame, the benefits alone gave reason for the birthright to be desired.
Tamar, who had been violently raped by her brother, is now experiencing the results of this violation. She was running down the street screaming and crying along the way, putting her hand on her head, throwing dust on her head, with her beautiful torn robe. All these emotions indicated the depth of her grief.
Tamar was the daughter of David as stated in part 1. Her mother, Maachah, was a Geshurite princess and the sister of Absalom. You might say that Tamar and Absalom were very much alike in their remarkable beauty.
Merriam-Webster defines “rape” in several definitions. However, we will focus on the most well-publicized definitions as this: a carrying away by force; unlawful intercourse with a woman without her consent, and chiefly by force or deception.