Tag: faithfulness
In this week’s episode of Midweek Meditations, we take a look at Genesis 45:7 reminding us how to God preserves his people.
In this week’s episode of Midweek Meditations, we take a look at Psalm 86:11 reminding us to learn the faithful way of the Lord.
Cover to Cover Reading: Joshua 18:1-21:45 Focus: Joshua 18:43-45 It is almost an unwritten expectation these days that people will not keep their promises. The value of people’s words no longer carry much weight. With the ever-growing community of the Internet, it seems that everyone has a voice and an opinion. While an individual’s word now has an accessible medium for the freedom of expression, the value and weight of an individual’s word is no longer the same. The amount of slapstick mashups of popular media, such as the apology of Tiger Woods (just search “Tiger Woods apology remix” on…
Cover to Cover Reading: Genesis 39:1-41:57 Focus: Genesis 39:2-6, 20-23 There is an ancient Greek myth about a king who wished that everything he touched turned to gold. The story of King Midas is often told with the moral that selfishness, greed and prosperity does not always bring happiness. However, the story of Joseph is one story of a golden touch used selflessly and generously for the benefit of others. It is no surprise to see the progression in Joseph’s life as he eventually became the second-in-command of Egypt.
Cover to Cover Reading: Genesis 26:1-29:30 Focus: Genesis 28:20-22 How often are we tempted to say, or do we hear people say, “God if you do this in my life, I’ll believe in you!” It defies the very nature of faith, and yet, this is what Jacob said to God. “If God will be with me … then the LORD will be my God.” Yet, it is the very sort of faith we attempt to appeal against, the testing of God, trying God out, money back guarantee—buy now and return in 60 days if you don’t like it…
