“Then the Lord spoke again to Ahaz: “Ask for a sign from the Lord your God—from the depths of Sheol to the heights of heaven.” But Ahaz replied, “I will not ask. I will not test the Lord.” Isaiah said, “Listen, house of David! Is it not enough for you to try the patience of… Read More »

“After the death of Moses the Lord’s servant, the Lord spoke to Joshua son of Nun, who had served Moses: “Moses My servant is dead. Now you and all the people prepare to cross over the Jordan to the land I am giving the Israelites.” (Joshua 1:1–2, HCSB) Life can change in a millisecond. When… Read More »

“When evening came, His disciples went down to the sea, got into a boat, and started across the sea to Capernaum. Darkness had already set in, but Jesus had not yet come to them. Then a high wind arose, and the sea began to churn. After they had rowed about three or four miles, they… Read More »

““All your males are to appear three times a year before the Lord your God in the place He chooses: at the Festival of Unleavened Bread, the Festival of Weeks, and the Festival of Booths. No one is to appear before the Lord empty-handed. Everyone must appear with a gift suited to his means, according… Read More »

“The slacker craves, yet has nothing, but the diligent is fully satisfied.” (Proverbs 13:4, HCSB) The “slacker” is a sluggish, lazy person. They crave things, but lack the work ethic needed to reap any kind of harvest. The slacker has the opportunity to invest in order to have what he craves; he just chooses not… Read More »

“Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying: Who should I send? Who will go for Us? I said: Here I am. Send me.” (Isaiah 6:8, HCSB) Isaiah saw something only a few people have been allowed to see. It was a vision, but nonetheless, it was a remarkable sight indeed. In his vision,… Read More »