A shield is a thin, flat, hard, object that blocks intruders. A car’s windscreen is a shield that blocks the wind, rain, cold, and bugs, that fly at the car when travelling. A raincoat is a shield that blocks rain. Safety glasses shield the eyes from flying particles. In Proverbs 30:5, we read, “Every word […]
In this chapter, Abraham and Sarah had unexpected visitors. Their visitors brought excitement, joy, sadness, and concern that hot midday on the plains of Mamre. Transition As we examine their visit, we will find biblical principles that can help us in our daily lives. The Guests, v.1-8 Their disguise The LORD visited Abraham. The “CAPS” […]
Two painters were asked to paint a picture illustrating peace. The first painted a beautiful evening scene in the foreground of which was a lake, its surface absolutely calm and unruffled. Trees surrounded it, meadows stretched away to the distant cattle gently browsing; a little cottage, the setting sun-all spoke of perfect rest. The second […]
A man who was celebrating his 100th birthday was told by a friend, “Well, I congratulate you, but I’m afraid you’ll not be here to celebrate a second hundred.” To this the man replied, “I’m not so sure of that. The fact is I am feeling very much stronger to begin this second hundred than […]
In the warm climates of North, Central, and South America lives a small animal called an Armadillo. Because the armadillo has only small teeth well back in its mouth, it cannot bite in self-defence. Thus, for its protection, God gave the Armadillo body armour. It is made up of many small plates of bony armour […]
Someone has said, “When God bolts the door, don’t try to get in through the window.” God had not yet opened the door for Abram and Sarai to have a son, and they tried to get a son their way. Transition So that we can avoid the same mistakes, I want to point out several […]
Several times in our travels, we have stopped on the island of Guam. Houses on Guam are made of cement, rooves, and all. Many houses also have solid shutters for the windows. You see, Guam often endures powerful cyclones and they want their houses to be still standing after the storm passes. That is the […]
An unknown author penned this poem, “Patience is a virtue, Possess it if you can. Found seldom in a woman, Never in a man.” As Genesis 15 opens, we find Abram troubled by concerns and impatience. As I look in a mirror, I often see the same in my life. Perhaps you do too. God […]
When I was in Bible College, I was on the wrestling team for several weeks until I got hurt. During that time, I learned that wrestling is not easy. It requires much strength, endurance, and skill. Ephesians 6:12 states that “we wrestle” with the forces of evil. In the context of putting on God’s armour, […]
Salvation is a big word that describes the act of God that saves a sinner from hell. The salvation described in the Bible is when a person repentantly responds to God’s conviction of sin, then believes that God the Son died and rose again to pay the full punishment for his sin, and by faith […]