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“And now, Lord, what wait I for? my hope is in thee.” Psalm 39:7
I must always remember that: God is committed; through His promises - TO me.
He has made a covenant - WITH me.
His love has provided a covering - FOR me.
Therefore when I unde
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Ezekiel is among the more than 3,000 Jews exiled to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar in 597 B.C. There among the exiles he receives his call to become a prophet. As a priest-prophet called to minister to the exiles, he uses words, visions and "mini-dramas
Lamentations is the only Old Testament book that consists solely of laments. Its author, traditionally thought to be Jeremiah, laments the intense sufferings of God's people and the utter devastation of the temple. Knowing that God is merciful, the
Have You Heard It?
“………..but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness unto God.” Romans 6:13b
What do you hear? A new sound has been dispatched from the heavens and is seeking
Jeremiah prophesies in Judah during a period when the doom of entire nations - including Judah itself - is being sealed. Judgment is one of the pervasive themes in Jeremiah's writings, although, like Isaiah, he writes stirring words of hope about J
Isaiah writes about the stormy period marking the expansion of the Assyrian empire and the decline of Israel. Isaiah unveils the full dimensions of God's judgment, warning Judah that her sin would bring captivity at the hands of Babylon. Yet, follo
In ancient Israel everything human came to expression in words. In Song of Solomon, love finds words - inspired words that disclose love's exquisite charm and beauty as one of God's choice gifts. This book illuminates the spontaneous and exclusive
Ecclesiastes teaches that a life not centered on God is purposeless and meaningless. Without God, nothing can satisfy (2:25). With him, all of life and his good gifts are to be gratefully received and fully used and enjoyed (2:26; 11:8). As you rea
According to the prologue (Proverbs 1:1-7), Proverbs was written to give "prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young" (1:4), and to make the wise wiser (1:5). Acquiring wisdom and knowing how to avoid the pitfalls of folly will l
Psalms gives voice to human emotion. This is not a book of catechism or doctrine; it is, for the most part, a book of prayer and praise. It speaks to God in prayer and of God in praise and professions of faith and trust. Think of the Psalms as entr
Psalm 116 I love the Lord, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications.
2 Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live...
Thou art my God, and I will praise thee: thou art my God, I will exalt th
The book of Job is named for its main character, a righteous man who is very rich. Even after losing everything he owns and suffering from a terrible sickness, Job still professes his trust in God. This book provides a profound statement on God's j
The book of Esther is named after its leading character, a beautiful Jewish girl whom King Xerxes of Persia chose to be his queen. It records the great deliverance of the Jewish people during the reign of Xerxes. Although the name of God does not a
Exchanging My Happiness for Joy
You O Lord are the source of my joy
“El SIMCHATH GILI”
(God my exceeding Joy - Psalm 43:4)
“……...This day is sacred to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is yo
The book of Nehemiah continues the history of the Jews who return from exile in Babylon. Nehemiah goes to Jerusalem in 445 B.C. and leads the people in repairing the walls. Along with Ezra, he provides leadership for the people. A recurring theme o
Ezra tells of the return of the Jews from exile in Babylon and also of the rebuilding of the temple. The people complete and dedicate the temple in 516 B.C. after being delayed for 18 years by their enemies from the north. As you read this book take
Don’t Worry.... You have the Keys
“And I tell you, you are [a]Peter [Greek, Petros—a large piece of rock], and on this rock [Greek, petra—a [b]huge rock like Gibraltar] I will build My church, and the gates of Hades (the powers of the [c]infernal regi
The book of II Chronicles continues the history of David's royal line. This book, like I Chronicles, teaches that the people's relationship to God is crucial to their daily living. Notice that when the author writes about the kings, he measures the
The Book of I Chronicles is written for the exiles who have returned to Israel after the Babylonian captivity. It reminds them that they are still God's chosen people. The burning issue is the question of continuity with the past: Is God still inte
Prophetess Dr. Leslie E. Brown is a native of Salters, South Carolina. She is the mother of two wonderful children. Dr. Brown is also the daughter of the late Leon Alphonso Evans and Hester Evans Gasque of Trio, South Carolina. She attended D.P.
