In Psalm 142, we read a statement that some people really couldn’t truthfully speak if saying what was truly on the heart. It is a statement that makes a decision that we each have to make. Some people will never reach this prayer. First, the Psalmist prays, “You are my place of refuge.” We often … Continue reading All I Really Want
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Jordan Valley Choices
When Abram and Lot had conflict arise because God blessed them with so much, Abram initiated the separation of the two. He gave Lot the choice of the land to select. He basically said, “You go one way, and I’ll go the other.” Verse 9 notes that Abram said, “Separate yourself from me. If you … Continue reading Jordan Valley Choices
Two Evil Things
We have many choices in life. Over the years we have even more choices available to us. Years ago I never would have imagined all of the flavors of water or coffee. We have so many options. We also have a choice to make when it comes to God. We can choose to give our … Continue reading Two Evil Things
With Hesitation
Many people can remember Lot’s wife getting turned into a pillar of salt in Genesis 19, as God was destroying Sodom and Gomorrah. We cannot only consider Lot’s wife looking back, showing that she could not leave her sin behind. We also need to note the hesitation of Lot. He was commanded to leave with … Continue reading With Hesitation
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