Tag Archives: blessing of God

The Hand of the Lord

God blessed Ezra in extraordinary ways because “the hand of the Lord” was “on him.” The hand of the Lord being upon you is his blessing. Continue reading

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Looking Forward; Looking Back

The Jordan River was the first big test of Joshua’s leadership. While God was guiding him and the people on a road they had not travelled before, this incident certainly brought to mind another significant crossing: the crossing of the Red Sea under Moses’ leadership. Continue reading

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Can We Find Anyone Like This? (Jan 20)

Joseph proved faithful through incredibly difficult and unjust circumstances. He continued to trust when things seemed hopeless. He refused the temptation to allow bitterness to poison his spirit (despite the injustice, rejection and betrayal he suffered). When God exalted and used him, he proved humble and trustworthy–and he exalted and magnified the Lord. Continue reading

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So You Want to Go Back to Egypt? (Mar 10)

March 10 So You Want to Go Back to Egypt? Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 37:21-29|Numbers 14:1 – 15:16| Mark 14:53-72| Proverbs 11:4 Today’s Scripture Focus: Numbers 14:1 – 15:16 “All the Israelites grumbled against Moses and Aaron, and the whole … Continue reading

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Seeking the Blessing of God (Aug 9)

  August 9 Seeking the Blessing of God Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 85:1-7 | Ezra 8:21 – 9:15 | 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 | Proverbs 21:1-2 Today’s Scripture Focus: Ezra 8:21 – 9:15 “‘The gracious hand of our God is on everyone who looks to … Continue reading

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The Hand of the Lord (Aug 8)

August 8 The Hand of the Lord Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 84:9-12 | Ezra 7:1 – 8:20 | 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 | Proverbs 20: 28-30 Today’s Scripture Focus: Ezra 7:1 – 8:20 This Ezra came up from Babylon. He was … Continue reading

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A Second Chance Squandered (June 28)

June 28 A Second Chance Squandered Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 140:9-13 | 2 Kings 13:1-14:29 | Acts 18:23-19:12 | Proverbs 18:2-3 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Kings 13:1-14:29 Then Jehoahaz sought the LORD’s favor, and the LORD listened to him, for … Continue reading

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Seeking the Blessing of God (Aug 9)

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Constructive Praying (Aug 11)

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 86:1-7 | Nehemiah 1:1 — 3:14 | 1Corinthians 7:1-24 | Proverbs 21: 1-2 Today’s Scripture Focus: Nehemiah 1-3 “O Lord, let your ear be attentive to the prayer of this your servant and to the prayer of your servants who … Continue reading

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The Eye of God (Aug 7)

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 84:5-8 Ezra 5:1 – 6:22 1 Corinthians 3:5-23 Proverbs 20: 26-27 Today’s Scripture Focus: Ezra 5:1 – 6:22 “But the eye of their God was watching over the elders of the Jews, and they were not … Continue reading

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