TODAY’S DAILY READING: Joshua 5-6 & Acts 8
Old Testament: Joshua 5- When Leaders Lead
Judges 5:2
“When leaders lead in Israel,
When the people willingly offer themselves,
Bless the Lord!”
After defeating the enemies of Israel, Deborah and Barak led the people in a song celebrating the Lord’s victory. This song gives insight into how things are accomplished within the Kingdom of God. It is clear, it was a work of God. We read, “The Lord went out from Seir, . . .”It is also clear, the works of God are accomplished… Read More
Joshua 6- The Good Old Days
Judges 6:13
“Gideon said to Him, ‘O my lord, if the Lord is with us, why then has all this happened to us? And where are all His miracles which our fathers told us about…?”‘
Gideon voices a sentiment vey common among believers today. He looked at the conditions of his world and began to wonder where were all the miracles. If God is the same yesterday, today and forever, why was he not seeing great and miraculous changes happening in his lifetime? I find it very interesting how the Lord … Read More
New Testament: Acts 8- Unsung Hero
Acts 8:5
“Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria and preached Christ to them.”
Philip was one of the men selected to serve tables at the church in Jerusalem. Now we find him heading out to Samaria as a missionary and winning many souls to the Kingdom. His ministry became so effective, it drew the attention of the… Read More
Jim Gallagher 