Posts Tagged ‘ God’s Sovereignty ’

Signpost to true satisfaction past disbelief: Numbers Summary

What is the book of Numbers all about. It starts with details on how the Israelite camp was arranged and it ends with laws about cities of refuge and inheritance. The journey which started in Exodus with the Israelites leaving captivity in Egypt and then learning to love and worship God in Leviticus heads into [ READ MORE ]

Dissatisfaction in God’s sovereignty contained in Numbers 17 and 18

Do you find yourself grumbling about what you don’t have or what has happened in life? Why do you grumble? In Numbers there have been some Israelites grumbling against God. In Numbers 16 Korah and other men wanted to claim the right to sacrifice before God and they were killed because of their disobedience. Why [ READ MORE ]

Lack of faith in God’s daily provision shown in Numbers 11 and 12

How easily it is to fail to see God for who He truly is. The Israelites consistently grumbled against God. In adversity what do you do? Is God’s anger kindled against you when you lack faith to trust in His provision? Do you think that God can do all things one moment and then you [ READ MORE ]

Rubber meets road – belief when the world seems to crash around you

  • November 6th, 2009
  • Posted in Life

Today will be an interesting day. I have an unexpected doctor appointment today. My world may be in upheaval later today. I was at the gym today and I had a great workout. In fact I had a great week of working out at the gym. Well today I took time to inspect my feet [ READ MORE ]

A continuation of Israel’s story: Exodus 1 and 2

All the generations who moved into Egypt. The new pharaoh had no memory or knowledge of Joseph. I think it is interesting how time has and affect on us. I wonder if the people of Israel were like a frog in a slowly warming pot a water. Did they not notice any problem at first? [ READ MORE ]

God’s sovereignty in the moments of wonder: Genesis 47 and 48

I wonder why God works the way he does sometimes. I think about why God brought the people of Israel into Egypt to become slaves. I know that the famine that was ordained by God but it makes me wonder why. I think the fact the God is sovereign can answer the question as well [ READ MORE ]

God’s blessing found in difficulty: Genesis 37 and 38

It is a wonderful blessing that the dismal ending of the story of Joseph doesn’t end after chapter 37. I think many times while we are in the midst of a difficult situation we sometimes forget to keep reading to see what happens. God is so very faithful to us. He knew exactly what was [ READ MORE ]

God’s faithfulness even through deception: Genesis 27 and 28

I wonder if what the Lord said to Rebekah in Genesis 25:23 was on her mind when she helped Jacob deceive Isaac? It is amazing how our human natures so many times take a forefront in our life yet God uses them for good. My heart and mind are distracted today because many people who I [ READ MORE ]

Letting go of the past to embrace the future by the Grace of God

  • November 7th, 2007
  • Posted in Life

Hey God how are things going? You know I can finally see that you are asking me to let go of my desires for my life… I really find that difficult to do! I see things in life that I want and they seem like the best thing in the world. -BUT- I am reminded [ READ MORE ]

Illness, sorrow, and despair while trusting God and asking Him why

  • September 24th, 2007
  • Posted in Life

I am frustrated because i cant see the doctor til tomorrow. My biggest fear right now is that i will have to have surgery to pin the toe. I seem to know when something is wrong that requires surgeries and i have that feeling right now. How many emotional beatings can i take? I feel [ READ MORE ]