Thirty one days after Moses walked to the mountains Joshua entered the Tent of Meeting and knelt down. God’s voice was clear. “Moses is dead. Prepare everybody to cross the river and take possession of the land I’m giving them. As I was with Moses I will be with you. Nobody will defeat you. Be… Continue reading BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS
Category: Prayer
COLLOSSAL FAILURE
“We did what God told us to do. Why didn’t Pharaoh let us go worship God?” Moses shrugged. “Hopefully the leaders of the people will have some answers for us after their meeting here.” The door to the palace opened. The Hebrew contingency approached Moses and Aaron. “You said you were going to lead us… Continue reading COLLOSSAL FAILURE
A Voice From a Fire
“Come along fellas. We need to eat the top of the mountain and work down. Most of you know that.” Moses looked back. The sheep were following him up the trail. They settled into a high meadow with good grass. The sheep were soon content as they chewed their meal. A crackling sound caught his… Continue reading A Voice From a Fire
A Final Assurance
Jacob looked at all the carts, sacks of grain and animals before he stared at his sons. Simeon’s face was too sad for a proper reunion. “What is the meaning of all this stuff?” Benjamin walked up to his dad and grasped Jacob’s shoulders. “Joseph sent them. He wants us to bring you to him.”… Continue reading A Final Assurance
Time To Go Home
“What have you two done? Everybody’s going to gang up on us and destroy us in no time.” Jacob fell back in his chair. Levi stepped forward. “We are not going to let any man treat our baby sister like a piece of trash to be used for his pleasure.” Simeon grabbed Levi’s shoulder. “The… Continue reading Time To Go Home
Heading Home
When Jacob walked by Laban’s sons he couldn’t help over-hearing their conversation. “Jacob got rich off Abba’s flocks.” “Yeah, everything he has once belonged to Dad.” “Why are his goats so much bigger than our goats? How’d that happen?” One glance at Laban and Jacob felt like the outsider he was. That looked carried so… Continue reading Heading Home
Praying God’s Promises
Jacob gathered his three best servants. “I want you to go to my brother, Esau. This is what I want you to tell him: ‘Your servant, Jacob, has been with Laban these twenty years and has accumulated much. I’m returning and hope to find favor in your sight.’ Come back here before he comes, please.”… Continue reading Praying God’s Promises
HOUSE OF GOD
“I told you that was a bad idea, Mom.” Rebekah shook her head. “No, God told me you would be first before you were born. This is still working out just fine. It’s time for you to marry and start a family. Go to Haran and live with my brother, Laban. He has daughters who’ll… Continue reading HOUSE OF GOD
A REPEATED PROMISE
“We can’t stay here. There’s nothing left for the animals to eat. This famine is too much to endure. Let’s move west until we find suitable pastures.” A tear rolled down Rebekah’s cheek as she watched the dust rise from the goat herd as they walked. “I thought this was where God promised to bless… Continue reading A REPEATED PROMISE
A PLEA AND A PROBE
Isaac walked to his rock overlooking the valley he called home. He didn’t come to try to count the herds of sheep or goats. The cattle were of no interest today, neither. Instead of sitting on the rock to study his surroundings he fell to his knees and placed his forehead against the stone. His… Continue reading A PLEA AND A PROBE