OVERCOMING A BESIEGED MENTALITY
The word ‘besieged’ is a military term that means to be surrounded by enemy forces.In old days cities were besieged in order to attack and conquer them.That is why they would say things like: ‘The army besieged the castle’. It involves surrounding and attacking a fortified place in order to isolate it from help and…
THE RICH FABRIC OF LIFE
THE RICH FABRIC OF LIFE I recently read a story about a family who had been farmers for generations. They loved their farm and worked it faithfully and productively. Then due to reasons beyond their control they were dispossessed of their land. It was a traumatic and devastating hurdle in the journey of their lives….
JOY IN THE JOURNEY
The course of life is never as we had hoped or predicted.Often we encounter unexpected hurdles and challenges.As a young man, I had my whole life mapped out in front of my eyes. I had dreams and visions about how things would work out. The future looked bright and unassailable. But life began to unfold…
GOD’S HAND WILL NEVER LEAVE US!
GOD’S HAND INFLUENCES OUR LIVES & OUR CIRCUMSTANCES The influence of God’s hands causes us to do that which God wants us to do.2 Chronicles 30:12 At the same time, God’s hand was on the people in the land of Judah, giving them a strong desire to unite in obeying the orders of the king…
THE HAND OF GOD IS AN OPEN HAND
THE HAND OF GOD IS AN OPEN HAND Years ago there used to be a bank that had a catch phrase ‘YOUR HELPING HAND FOR LIFE!’ I am not sure which bank it was. The bank has gone but the truth of the phrase, as it applies to God, lives on.God’s hand is YOUR HELPING…
THE HAND OF GOD
I believe we all desire to know the ‘Hand of God’ in our lives.When we speak about THE HAND OF GOD we are speaking about two things.His involvement in our lives.His physical help and strength to see us through.I have discovered how much I need this in my life.In a sense I want to you…
THE REWARD OF GOD’S HELP
WE SHOULD ENJOY GOD’S PRESENCE HAVING AN ATTITUDE OF BROKENNESS BEFORE HIM Psalm 34:18 The LORD is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves such as have a contrite spirit.This should be our personal attitude towards God.We should be too willing to put things write with God and others.We should live with…
GO FOR PEACE
GO FOR PEACE Psalm 34:14 Seek peace and pursue it.Look for peace and follow it with determination.Psalm 34:14 Try to live in peace with everyone; work hard at it. (Living)Work hard at living in peace with others.Do not become offended or pick up other peoples offences.But go for peace.Romans 12:18 If it is possible, as…
TURNING OUR BACKS ON EVIL AND DOING GOOD
WATCH WHAT YOU SAY Psalm 34:13 Then watch your tongue! Keep your lips from lying.Our tongues are very powerful.We need to be careful about what we say.James 3:3-5 We can make a large horse turn around and go wherever we want by means of a small bit in his mouth. 4And a tiny rudder makes…
ENJOYING A GOOD, LONG LIFE
God has good things in store for us.He wants to be good to us.At His right hand are pleasures evermore.He wants His goodness to be a reality to us.This goodness is available to us personally.Available to us as part of God’s church.Available to us as a nation.Psalm 34:12 Do you want a long, good life?This…