There are many “fear not” verses through Joshua, and with contemporary eyes it is a hard book to read. Wars. Battles Death. I sat on these verses in my prayer time for a few weeks. Often, the other nations waged war against Israel, like when 5 kings conspired to lure…
When I worship, I often close my eyes and picture Jesus on the throne, as Colossians and other verses teach us. I sing directly to Him, offering my hopes and worries and cares to Him. Jesus responds. Sometimes we dance. Other times He stands by my side. He’s also shown…
To my young son’s annoyance, most songs on the radio are about new love, old love, or scorned love. Seems like that tale is as old as time. In Deuteronomy 31, God reminds the people to fear Him and follow Him. Just before they enter the land He’s given them,…
Have you ever wanted to trip a blind person? I can honestly say I haven't. Leviticus 19-25 is full of laws like "don't trip a blind person" and "don't curse a deaf person," and they end with, "but you shall fear your God." Is the Bible saying that because we…
What does it look like when a leader fears God? Jethro encouraged his son-in-law Moses to appoint men who feared God to help govern the Israelites. We should also appoint leaders who fear God, are trustworthy, and hate bribes. To fear God, they fear Him above all things. Above the…
Moses says not to be afraid, but to fear God. How do we do both at the same time?
Church Hurt is real, and it feels like death. I think it’s a major reason people lose faith. Attacks from enemies can be endured, but from other God-lovers? How do we wrap our minds around it? In Genesis 21, Abraham and Sarah’s church would have been called “First Promise Church”…