Read 王上 1 Kings 14:1 through 16:34 But the Lord had told Ahijah, “Jeroboam’s wife is coming to ask you about her son, for he is ill, and you are to give her such and such an answer. When she arrives, she will pretend to be someone else” (1 Kings 14:5). How often do you pretend to be someone else? …
Fairy Tale Feats
Read 2 Samuel 23:1 through 24:25 Benaiah son of Jehoiada was a valiant fighter from Kabzeel, who performed great exploits. He struck down two of Moab’s best men. He also went down into a pit on a snowy day and killed a lion (2 Samuel 23:20). When we read about great warriors and heroes from the Bible, it seems like …
Giant Killers
Read 1 Samuel 16:14 through 19:11 John worked for the same company for over 20 years. He loved his job and worked hard at it. However, when the company experienced a major restructuring, John was laid off. Despite dealing with creditors, prolonged unemployment and job hunting, and the pressure of supporting a family, John remained optimistic in God’s ability to …