“The LORD recompense thy work, and a full reward be given thee of the LORD God of Israel, under whose wings thou art come to trust.” Ruth 2:12 Ruth had left behind her homeland, choosing to care for Naomi and trust in the God of Israel. This verse is a reminder that God sees every…
“And they turned aside thither, to go in and to lodge in Gibeah: and when he went in, he sat him down in a street of the city: for there was no man that took them into his house to lodging. And, behold, there came an old man from his work out of the field…
“Then the five men departed, and came to Laish, and saw the people that were therein, how they dwelt careless, after the manner of the Zidonians, quiet and secure; and there was no magistrate in the land, that might put them to shame in any thing; and they were far from the Zidonians, and had…
“And she said unto him, My father, if thou hast opened thy mouth unto the LORD, do to me according to that which hath proceeded out of thy mouth; forasmuch as the LORD hath taken vengeance for thee of thine enemies, even of the children of Ammon.” Judges 11:36 Spiritual commitments are weighty matters because…
“And the LORD said unto Moses, Go in unto Pharaoh: for I have hardened his heart, and the heart of his servants, that I might shew these my signs before him:” Exodus 10:1 A young businessman was warned repeatedly by mentors and elders about a risky investment. Confident in his own understanding, he ignored their…
“Who is like unto thee, O LORD, among the gods? Who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders?” Exodus 15:11 A popular singer once faced a low season in his life and poured out his heart to God, telling Him how huge his problems were. God asked him to stop focusing…
“And the LORD appointed a set time, saying, To morrow the LORD shall do this thing in the land.” Exodus 9:5 A lady waiting for long-overdue payment was told repeatedly, “Soon.” Tired of uncertainty, she lost hope. One day, a letter arrived stating a specific date for release. She circled it on her calendar and…
“And I will give this people favour in the sight of the Egyptians: and it shall come to pass, that, when ye go, ye shall not go empty.” Exodus 3:21 A young man submitted an application he was sure would be rejected because of past errors, and the officer reviewing his file had once spoken…
“And he said, Draw not nigh hither: put off thy shoes from off thy feet, for the place whereon thou standest is holy ground.” Exodus 3:5 Before there was a tabernacle, before there was a temple, there was a man standing barefoot before God. The ground beneath Moses’ feet was not inherently sacred; it became…