Insight into ScriptureI find that the more I know of Christ, the more that I want to go back to the "Roots" of God.
As you can imagine back in Moses' time they did not have a calendar like we have today. God used an agricultural calendar along with several feasts that HE asked the Israelites (And us) to honor. Tomorrow, March 20th is the start of GOD's new year. So, Happy New Year!
Good Morning
This is a picture of Beth Shemesh (21:16). It was a border city between Judah and Dan, Beth Shemesh was given to the Levites. Beth Shemesh was the most important Israelite city in the Sorek Valley as it watched both east-west traffic through the Sorek Valley and north-south traffic along the "Diagonal Route." This picture is taken from Bibleplaces.com
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Scripture Reading
Joshua 21:44-45
43 Thus the LORD gave to Israel all the land that He swore to give to their fathers. And they took possession of it, and they settled there. 44 And the LORD gave them rest on every side just as He had sworn to their fathers. Not one of all their enemies had withstood them, for the LORD had given all their enemies into their hands. 45 Not one word of all the good promises that the LORD had made to the house of Israel had failed; all came to pass.
Thought of the Day
Have you ever had a friend verbally promise you something? Then, when this "Thing" your friend promised was suppose to happen, doesn't, and then you approach them and ask "What happened?" They might deny or have trouble remembering what they had told you.
In the beginning of our relationship with GOD, HE had to verbally promise the Israelites what HE was going to do for them. The Bible was just starting to be written. Can you imagine living back then? You might say, "Did GOD really promise us ALL of this land, or just some of it?" They did not have the resources that we have today. They might of had to go to Moses or visit a Priest and ask what the Torah said.
Whatever GOD promises us, will come true. If HE promises to be with you, HE will be with you. If GOD promises us that HE will care for our physical needs as HE cares for the birds, HE will take care of our physical needs. No questions asked. The amazing thing about these promises, unlike Moses' time, we have all the promises in one book, The Bible.
We have a wonderful gift! I hope that you are taking advantage of all of GOD's promises to you. Are you in GOD's word everyday seeking all that HE has promised you or are you just guessing?
Closing Prayer
Father thank You for always keeping Your promises, even though I sometimes forget that they are there. Father please help me to continue to grow daily in Your Word and in my Christianity. I pray that I am able to touch those around me, those that You put in my life daily. I ask that You help me to say the right things and make a difference, I pray You use me Father and that I am obedient enough to do so.
I love You and I pray in Your Great Name.
Amen.
Bible Trivia
What illegal activity resulted in Daniel being thrown into the lion's den?
Hint: Daniel 6:6-14
1 comment:
What illegal activity resulted in Daniel being thrown into the lion's den?
A couple of chapters before this, Daniel 3 we see the same illegal activity happening that results in 3 Hebrews being thrown into a firey furnace.
Just like the flames could not harm Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego neither could the lions harm Daniel.
CONSPIRACY....was the illegal act.
Daniel realized that a conspiracy was formed against him, but he took NO means to stop it . He was COMMITTED to God and left this issue to GODs WILL. He did not flee the city or perform his prayers any differently or in secrecy. When he KNEW the king had signed the decree he KNELT still in his chamber three times a day as was his usual and he prayed and offered supplication to God.
IN CHRIST
Ecc.3
Donna
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