Arise and Abide
1,078 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsA daily Devotional Podcast where married couple Curtis and Sally Perea read a portion of scripture then discuss what stood out to them, and apply it to their day to day growth.
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Faith in the LORD
July 22, 2022 08:00 - 10 minutes - 14.3 MBReading 1 Samuel 13:15-14:15(NLT) ~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. The Israelite army being at a disadvantage as only Saul and Jonathan had a sword. Jonathan’s faith was greater than their disadvantage. It doesn’t look like it’s going to go well for Saul or the 600 men. Jonathan’s faith and boldness to go fight the Philistines. When we see our resources dwindle, we can look to God, or panic as we try to save ourselves. God’s strength so much greater than our weakness. 2 Corinthian...
Beginning of the End
July 21, 2022 08:00 - 7 minutes - 11.4 MBReading 1 Samuel 13:1-14 (NLT) ~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. 1 Samuel 10:7, Saul’s failure in patience, faith, and obedience. The circumstances made Saul feel like he had to take matters into his own hands. Saul trying to do what he thinks is right. The opportunity to experience God’s power and faithfulness turns into the beginning of the end of Saul’s kingdom. What does it mean to be after the LORD’s heart. Saul’s response was blame and excuses as opposed to confession and rep...
Foundation of True Knowledge
July 20, 2022 08:00 - 10 minutes - 14.6 MBReading 1 Samuel 12:1-25 (NLT) ~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. Samuel gives the people a brief history of Israel’s history showing them the pattern of rescue and abandonment. It’s hard to see the chosen people say to Samuel, “pray to your God”. The faith journey of making God your own. Throughout the Old Testament we see a call to remember. God comes when they are oppressed and afraid, but when they were afraid of Nahash they called out for a king instead of calling on their God ...
Righteous Wrath
July 19, 2022 08:00 - 10 minutes - 14.2 MBReading 1 Samuel 10:27b-11:15 (NLT) ~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. The events appointing Saul as king, the private anointing, the selection by lot, the military victory. Saul hiding in the baggage, now ploughing his fields, the king the LORD chooses isn’t going to lord his kingship over the people he leads. God doesn’t fit into our ideas of how God moves or how God works. It takes a lot to get the people to rise and go to battle. The threat is not like the threats of men. The LO...
Hiding
July 18, 2022 08:00 - 7 minutes - 10.6 MBReading 1 Samuel 10:17-27 (NLT) ~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. Saul’s journey finds himself hiding in the luggage. God reminds the people that they are rejecting God with the request for a king. The king God chooses knows the LORD is the King. We are called to be humble servants who do not seek the glory for themselves, as Jesus exemplified. Regular reading of God’s word required for the king to fear the LORD. These stories all point to Jesus and how good God is for giving us th...
Power and Strength
July 17, 2022 08:00 - 8 minutes - 12.1 MBReading Psalms 68:17-35 (NLT) ~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. Receiving gifts from the people, now giving the gift(s) to His people. Ephesians 4:5, a special gift, Greek: a special grace. The unity we have in Christ. Genesis 3:15 the serpent’s head will be smashed by His heal. Each day He carries us in His arms shows us a picture of God as a good and loving father. God gives power and strength to his people.
Surprised
July 16, 2022 08:00 - 9 minutes - 13.6 MBReading 1 Samuel 10:9-16 (NLT) ~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. Saul’s faith journey so far, becoming a new person. The surprise of the people when they see Saul prophecy. To be a good king, one needs the Holy Spirit of God. God disrupting our normal expectations to help us see He is at work. Saul was a changed person; it was recognizable that this was a different person. When the Spirit of the LORD comes upon you, there is a recognizable difference.
Humility Required
July 15, 2022 08:00 - 10 minutes - 15.2 MBReading 1 Samuel 9:18-10:8 (NLT) ~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. Saul wanted to hear something that wasn’t about the donkeys. Saul showing some humility though he comes from a wealthy and influential family, was the most handsome and what head and shoulders taller than anyone else. God providing three signs of confirmation. The third sign being filled with the Holy Spirit and being changed into a different person. Becoming a new person. The call on Saul to “do what must be done”...
Steps Towards God
July 14, 2022 08:00 - 10 minutes - 15.4 MBReading 1 Samuel 9:1-17 (NLT) ~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. Wrestling with why God chose Saul, who looked the part, while we know God does not look at the outward appearance, but at the person’s heart. God gives the people the type of king they are looking for, allows them to experience the consequences of what they say they want while remaining close to them. The humility of Saul to go to the seer when his plan was to go home. It’s hard to be king because God is supposed to b...
Wavering Faith
July 13, 2022 08:00 - 9 minutes - 13.7 MBReading 1 Samuel 8:10-22 (NLT) ~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. The people of Israel underlining 1 Samuel 8:7 by continuing in their request for a king after Samuel’s warning. Deut. 17:14, prophecy of Israel wanting a king and specifically wanting to be like the other nations. Israel being set apart as a holy people, they were to look like God’s way. Numbers 23:9. We still choose our king today. The temptation to look at the world and want to live and follow its ways is still rea...
King
July 12, 2022 08:00 - 8 minutes - 12.4 MBReading 1 Samuel 8:1-9 (NLT) ~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. A quick recap. It is important to be a Godly example to your kids and teach them God’s ways, but ultimately the children need to make God their own God, and parents cannot do that for them. The shift where the people were forgetting that God rules over them. It seemed as though the LORD abandoned them and now, they are abandoning the LORD. We may to fell the LORD’s presence, but He is near, turn from the idols and see. ...
The Call and The Promise
July 11, 2022 08:00 - 9 minutes - 12.9 MBReading 1 Samuel 7:3-17(NLT) ~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. It took 20 years of the people feeling like the LORD had abandoned them before the call of repentance went out. Turning our whole hearts to the LORD. God doesn’t need our strategies. The call to repentance and obedience, is accompanied by a promise of deliverance. As the people are drawing close to God, as Samuel was sacrificing, God makes good on His promise. God’s protection, God’s victory, and the restoration that co...
Do Not Be Afraid
July 10, 2022 08:00 - 6 minutes - 9.23 MBReading Psalms 68:1-16(NLT) ~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. The picture of life and the fear of the LORD. The two reactions, to flee, or to rejoice. Those who hate God run for their lives when they recognize His presence. The picture of being embraced into the family of God. The LORD gives the word, and a great army brings the good news. Jesus is the open door for all.
Quick Change
July 09, 2022 08:00 - 9 minutes - 13.4 MBReading 1 Samuel 6:13-7:2(NLT) ~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. The Ark is back in Israel, in the town of Beth-shemesh. The people were overjoyed when they saw the Ark return. Israel began to experience similar discomfort with the Ark of God. The Ark belonged in the Tabernacle, but having Holy objects does not give you favor, it is about relationship. Fear of being too close to God and His holy presence. Failing to seek the LORD when it feels like you’ve been abandoned by the LORD...
God Shows the Way
July 08, 2022 08:00 - 8 minutes - 12.6 MBReading 1 Samuel 6:1-12(NLT) ~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. The Philistines come up with a plan to see if it is really God afflicting the people with a plague of rats and tumors. God humoring people in the scenarios they come us with to see if it is really God or God’s will. God doesn’t take payment, bribes, or gifts to avert His judgement or wrath. The goal of Jesus gift on the cross was to restore the relationship between God and people. Don’t miss the opportunity.
The Same God
July 07, 2022 08:00 - 14 minutes - 20.9 MBReading 1 Samuel 4:12-22 (NLT) ~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. God shows His enemies how powerful He is. No god can stand next to the One True God. God has more of an impact on His own than when the Israelites try in their own strength. The ridiculousness of idols that cannot see you, hear you, or help you. God is drawing others close to Himself. The Philistines needed to turn from their idols, but they never considered they needed to change the way they lived. All glory and hon...
God is in Control
July 06, 2022 08:00 - 8 minutes - 12.1 MBReading 1 Samuel 4:12-22 (NLT) ~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. Israel continues to put their trust in things and not in God. What happens when selfish hearts take the role of Priest and even High Priest. 1 Samuel 3:11. They lost the battle because they did not go to God or seek His direction. Eli was blind and overweight, 1Samuel 2:29 & 2:33. Quite the situation for Samuel to be stepping into. Hophni and Phinehas carrying the Ark of the LORD’s Covenant, the place of atonement, an...
Going to God for the Answer
July 05, 2022 08:00 - 8 minutes - 12.5 MBReading 1 Samuel 4:1-11 (NLT) ~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. Israel using the Ark of the Covenant like a good luck charm. They ask the right question but don’t seek the answer from the LORD, they come up with their own conclusions. Though their conclusion was wrong, it brought Hophni and Phinehas into God’s will be done. Hophni and Phinehas missed opportunities. The Philistines’ misunderstanding and arrogance. God’s ways are not human ways, human nature is bent toward evil.
A Life of Surrender
July 04, 2022 08:00 - 9 minutes - 13.3 MBReading 1 Samuel 3:1-4:1 (NLT) ~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. Recall to 1 Samuel 2:26, chapter 3 is a detailed example of how Samuel grew in favor with God and with the people. Samuel continuing to serve the LORD by assisting Eli. God using Eli in Samuel’s life. Three times Samuel hears and audible call and goes to Eli. Learning to hear from God. Samuel being confused by the voice. Speculations can distract us form the point. God’s patience, the end of His patience, and living ...
To Be Known
July 03, 2022 08:00 - 10 minutes - 14.5 MBReading Psalms 67:1-7 (NLT) ~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. Mercy, being provided what we need to live even when we don’t deserve it. Blessings, all the relationships we experience and all the things beyond our basic needs to sustain life. Favor, the Love of a father that is well pleased with his child. This psalm is like the priestly blessing in Numbers 6:24-26. The image in these verses and the warm hug feeling they give. A picture of the beginning of the LORD’s Prayer. When w...
Repentant Hearts
July 02, 2022 08:00 - 8 minutes - 12.1 MBReading 1 Samuel 2:27-36 (NLT) ~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. God at work raising up Samuel as a leader. The problem wasn’t just with Eli’s Sons. Eli’s lack of attempt to discipline his kids puts his approval over their actions. The entitlement culture that was growing in the priesthood and the wakeup call Eli was sleeping through. God is a good and patient God who is faithful to forgive a repentant heart. God is calling us to follow Jesus home.
Heart After God
July 01, 2022 08:00 - 9 minutes - 14 MBReading 1 Samuel 2:12-26 (NLT) ~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. The comparison between Eli’s sons and Samuel, Eli’s warning and poor attempt to his sons, and the update on Hannah and Elkanah. Hannah returning yearly and visiting Samuel. God blessing Hannah and Elkanah with more children. How much God loves us is displayed in giving us Jesus as a savior. Eli’s sons believe themselves as the ones who should be served and had no interest in being God’s servants. Serving the LORD wa...
The LORD Strengthens
June 30, 2022 08:00 - 7 minutes - 10.8 MBReading 1 Samuel 2:1-11 (NLT) ~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. Hannah’s prayer, a picture of the Kingdom of Heaven, the first shall be last and the last will be first, the humble are exalted, and the proud are humbled. Revelation 1:18, “I am the living one. I died, but look – I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and the grave.” God is at work putting things back to how they should be. Remembering the story of Samson, God strengthens our physical strength as w...
Request Granted
June 29, 2022 08:00 - 7 minutes - 10.9 MBReading 1 Samuel 1:19-28 (NLT) ~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. A little glimpse into the time before Hannah fulfills her vow. Elkanah wanting Hannah to be able to rejoice in the LORD. Elkanah sees Hannah's vow as a great act of faith, worship, love, and trust. Unclear if Eli remembers Hannah or her vow but they worship the LORD all the same. The bittersweet moment of letting go. The example of going to the LORD with our requests and praising God as we wait. That level of sacrif...
Hope for the Anguished
June 28, 2022 08:00 - 9 minutes - 13 MBReading 1 Samuel 1:1-18 (NLT) ~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. Hardly an instant exists in scripture where a man’s simultaneous marriage to two wives did not produce serious friction. The competition of rivalries within a family. Hannah sadness is relatable to all who have struggle to have children. Children are a blessing. Putting too high a value on the blessing and not on the one who blesses. Selfishness of our sin nature makes us want to be loved the most, when we should all b...
Full
June 27, 2022 08:00 - 9 minutes - 13 MBReading Ruth 4:1-22 (NLT) ~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. Boaz gets right to work and finds the family redeemer who was first in line to redeem the land and marry Ruth. The first in line wont marry her to preserve his own name and estate, yet he goes un-named. Ruth and Naomi, both being widows held little value in society, yet Ruth is praised as being more valuable than seven sons. Tamar and Judah, Tamar was a foreigner like Ruth. God’s plan has always been for all nations to be ...
Declare and Share
June 26, 2022 08:00 - 9 minutes - 13.6 MBReading Psalms 66:1-20 (NLT) ~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. David calls on all people to shout God’s praises, not just praise the LORD but also point others to God. The call to declare and share. Speak to God directly and tell the whole world. God keeps our feet from stumbling and purifies us like silver. Purifying sliver takes extreme heat. Purification process in our lives, God allows us to experience the consequences of our judgments so that we might surrender our judgments a...
Redeem Me
June 25, 2022 08:00 - 9 minutes - 13.8 MBReading Ruth 3:1-18 (NLT) ~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. God’s hand and work in Naomi’s and Ruth’s lives. Ruth following Naomi’s instructions to be redeemed. Boaz responds with praise and favor towards Ruth. Boaz not acting like he’s doing Naomi a favor. The story shows examples of surrender, humility, and love. There was no scheming on Ruth’s part. Boaz concerned for Ruth’s reputation. Trying to relate to wheat harvests, threshing floors, and uncovering feet is difficult for Cu...
Under His Wing
June 24, 2022 08:00 - 10 minutes - 15.2 MBReading Ruth 2:1-23 (NLT) ~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. Ruth is compelled to go out and try to work for some food for her and Naomi to eat. Ruth was humble. Boaz, sees ruth, hears her, provides for her, protects her, and givers her a place at the table. God shows up to meet her needs as she humbly tries to help. You can see God at work in Ruth’s story, it was “a God thing” that Ruth ended up in Boaz’s field. God using Boaz to provide for Ruth. Ruth finding her place. Ruth laid ...
Cling Tightly
June 23, 2022 08:00 - 15 minutes - 21.8 MBReading Ruth 1:1-22 (NLT) ~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. Leaving Judges into Ruth. Naomi left Bethlehem for Moab with a husband and two sons and now has only Ruth, her daughter-in-law with her. God drawing Naomi home. Ruth is all in. God uses even His flawed children to bring people to Himself. Once you experience the goodness of the presence of God, wandering is undesirable. Ruth’s oath is not unlike a marriage vow. To cling tightly. God doesn’t care where your from or where ...
Reply in Peace
June 22, 2022 08:00 - 11 minutes - 15.7 MBReading Judges 18:1-31 (NLT) ~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. Dan looking for easier land to conquer. Moses’ grandson being reviled as the apostate Levite. It doesn’t matter what family you are from; you need your own personal relationship with the LORD. We set our hearts on the things we love, when we should be setting our hearts on God. Micha had put his hope in things that could be easily taken away. It was better for Micha that the idols were taken from his life. Short temper...
Right in Your Eyes
June 21, 2022 08:00 - 10 minutes - 14.2 MBReading Judges 17:1-13 (NLT) ~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. Micha returns the money because he heard about the curse his mother placed on the one who stole it, not because he felt it was wrong. Micha doing all he can (and thinks he should do) to ensure the curse doesn’t rest on him so his life can be lived with good fortune. Trying to cover all his bases. When we are not surrendered to the Holy Spirit, we go around doing whatever seems right in our own eyes. Following our own ...
The LORD is my Strength
June 20, 2022 08:00 - 10 minutes - 15 MBReading Judges 16:18-31 (NLT) ~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. Samsons faith journey and his eyes being opened to the truth that God is Samson’s strength, Judges 15:18, 16:17. Samson lacks awareness of the calling on his life, distracted by his circumstance and what he wants out of life. God is still faithful to Samson and still uses Samson for God’s purpose. The connection to his hair, the vow, and the presence of God. Samson traded his special relationship with God for his relat...
The River of God
June 19, 2022 08:00 - 7 minutes - 10.2 MBReading Psalms 65:1-13 (NLT) ~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. The River of God has plenty of water, it provides a bountiful harvest, Living water, John 7:37, Isaiah 55:1. The imagery of God’s abundant provision. Overwhelmed by our sins touches on the heart matter of sin. Though we are sinners, God draws us to Himself and forgives our sins.
Silver for Blood
June 18, 2022 08:00 - 10 minutes - 14.3 MBReading Judges 16:1-17 (NLT) ~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. Samson is lonely and falls in love with a woman named Delilah. His desire to be loved by her is his undoing. His hair was part of his vow, his strength came from the LORD, but did he understand? Though he has a call on his life Samson put his trust in Delilah. Though the whole story of the child who the LORD would use to begin to rescue Israel from the Philistines, we wait to see Samson get started but he never steps in...
Firefox
June 17, 2022 08:00 - 10 minutes - 15.1 MBReading Judges 15:1-20 (NLT) ~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. Samson returns to his wife after he cools off and finds she is married to someone else. Samson takes his revenge through arson, the Philistines try to take revenge for Samson but only anger him more. Samson reactionary to his circumstances and not looking to lead Israel to be set free from the Philistines. The people of Israel do not see the opportunity to fight back, they turn Samson over and the Holy Spirit gives Sams...
Reactionary
June 16, 2022 08:00 - 12 minutes - 17.5 MBReading Judges 14:1-20 (NLT) ~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. The way God works through all things for his purposes, to draw people close to himself and to free them. It doesn’t matter if we resist or surrender, God’s purposes will prevail, so surrender and gain victory. Samson called to begin to set the people free from the Philistines, seems to want to join the Philistine culture. God used Samson’s desire for the Philistine woman to turn his heart against the Philistines. The st...
Reactionary
June 16, 2022 08:00 - 12 minutes - 17.5 MBReading Judges 14:1-20 (NLT) ~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. The way God works through all things for his purposes, to draw people close to himself and to free them. It doesn’t matter if we resist or surrender, God’s purposes will prevail, so surrender and gain victory. Samson called to begin to set the people free from the Philistines, seems to want to join the Philistine culture. God used Samson’s desire for the Philistine woman to turn his heart against the Philistines. The st...
Birth Foretold
June 15, 2022 08:00 - 10 minutes - 14.3 MBReading Judges 13:1-25 (NLT) ~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. Manoah wanting the experience, and to learn how to raise his child. God has already told his people how he wants them to live and the rules for the vow of a Nazirite. Even though the people are disconnected from God’s Word and His Ways, God is pressing in, working for their freedom. Isaiah 9:6, Wonderful Councilor, Might God. The way this judge, Samson, would be the beginning of the rescue. The anticipation in the stori...
Internal Conflict
June 14, 2022 08:00 - 11 minutes - 15.6 MBReading Judges 12:1-15 (NLT) ~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. Jotham’s curse repeating, this time the thornbush’s name is Jephthah. Ephraim’s prideful and aggressive message to and response to Jephthah only escalated the tension. Jephthah coming form a place of grief and feels unappreciated for his efforts and all he lost as a result of the victory. We again see the results of prideful responses and how quickly humanity turns to violence. The people of Israel looking more the nat...
Jephthah’s Daughter
June 13, 2022 08:00 - 9 minutes - 13.6 MBReading Judges 11:29-40 (NLT) ~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. Continuing Jephthah’s story. The Spirit of the LORD comes upon Jephthah, but he makes a vow that will reflect how the pagan practices have spread through Israel. Deut. 10:9, Never sacrifice your son or daughter as a burnt offering. The Israelites no longer understood God’s character or His ways. Judges 10:16 was the turning point for Israel, Jephthah’s vow was unnecessary. Leviticus 27, specific substitutions to be mad...
Words Matter
June 12, 2022 08:00 - 8 minutes - 12 MBReading Psalms 64:1-10 (NLT) ~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. David’s pattern in some Psalms, stating the need, calling on God for Help, and declaration of God’s might, faithfulness, and goodness. The imagery of his enemies sharpening their tongues. Deliberately using words to hurt others is a big red flag. The word’s spoken against the righteous will come back to those who spoke them. God always sees the things the wicked think are hidden. David, a man of faith, know that he must...
Remember Why
June 11, 2022 08:00 - 12 minutes - 17.5 MBReading Judges 11:1-28 (NLT) ~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. Jephthah was known as a great warrior and for having a band of “worthless rebels” following him. Gideon wanted the LORD to rule the people, Jephthah was enticed by the people’s offer of position and authority. Jephthah recognizes Israel’s history and recounts portions of it to the Ammonite king; Jephthah’s perspective of God however is askew. Jephthah forgot why God did all that had done for Israel, and without the why,...
Cycles
June 10, 2022 08:00 - 8 minutes - 12.5 MBReading Judges 10:1-18 (NLT) ~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. The cycle continuing. The list of other gods the Israelites are serving has grown and have completely abandoned the LORD. People do what they think is the next best thing until it isn’t going their way. God gives us plenty of opportunities to learn His ways. Why keep turning to something that cannot rescue them. The place of humility that allows us to see our need of a Savior. Love God, Love People, Love your neighbor a...
The Curse of Jotham
June 09, 2022 08:00 - 9 minutes - 13.4 MBReading Judges 9:22-57 (NLT) ~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. Jotham had to wait three years before God moved on his behalf. Hamor of Shechem, in Genesis 33&34, when Dinah’s brother’s slaughtered the town for how Hamor treated her. The people should be looking to God for leadership. Gaal’s claim to leadership was that he was a son of the people who lived there before Israel moved into the land. Gaal used identity to cause division. We are united in Christ. People want to stand out...
The Curse of Jotham
June 09, 2022 08:00 - 9 minutes - 13.4 MBReading Judges 9:22-57 (NLT) ~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. Jotham had to wait three years before God moved on his behalf. Hamor of Shechem, in Genesis 33&34, when Dinah’s brother’s slaughtered the town for how Hamor treated her. The people should be looking to God for leadership. Gaal’s claim to leadership was that he was a son of the people who lived there before Israel moved into the land. Gaal used identity to cause division. We are united in Christ. People want to stand out...
The Shade of a Thornbush
June 08, 2022 08:00 - 11 minutes - 16.4 MBReading Judges 9:1-21 (NLT) ~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. Abimelech paid the thugs who helped him murder his brothers from the temple of Baal-Berith. Gideon’s family dynamic. Abimelech’s pride made him feel he was the one deserving to have the power. Abimelech wanting the title and position of authority. Your gifting and calling is of more importance than title and position. The people are so desperate to have someone lead them, they embrace someone who doesn’t produce good fru...
Rule Over Us
June 07, 2022 08:00 - 10 minutes - 15 MBReading Judges 8:22-35 (NLT) ~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. The people are looking for a person to rule over them. Gideon points them to God but them makes an Ephod and setting it up, allowing it to become a stumbling block for Israel. The focus went to this item instead of God. The covenant of devotion the Israelites made with an idol. Coming back to His sanctuary by intentionally putting our thoughts back on God and His presence with us.
All In
June 06, 2022 08:00 - 7 minutes - 11.1 MBReading Judges 8:4-21 (NLT) ~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. Gideon continues to pursue the Midianite kings and what is left of their army but gets no support from Succoth and Peniel. They were afraid of the Midianites who were closer to their borders. The danger of losing focus on God in our anger. The Israelites internal tension not supporting Gideon or taking part in what the LORD is doing through Gideon. We are called to follow Jesus, to love God and love people, walking in fo...
In Your Hand
June 05, 2022 08:00 - 6 minutes - 9.07 MBReading Psalms 63:1-11 (NLT) ~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. I earnestly search for you, Matt. 7:7 seek, and you will find. While things get lost and are never found, God is faithfully there for you. God is the one who satisfies, God’s unfailing love is better than life. The very thing we think gives us joy was giving by God. Meditate on the living God who is always there and loves you.