He’s an interesting character this Ravenhill. His passion is fascinating. His encouragement to pray is worth considering. For His Name’s Sake Shalom C. L. J. Dryden
Read More Lord Teach us to Pray – Leonard RavenhillKnow, then, that not a word the Lord has spoken against the house of Ahab will fail. The Lord has done what he announced through his servant Elijah. (2 Kings 10:10 NIV) The house of Ahab had cultivated the worship of Baal. This idolatry had corrupted the nation of Israel more than any of Ahab’s […]
Read More The Kings II 10 – Zeal of JehuIt makes me chuckle sometimes considering the journey I have taken where prayer is concerned. Back in my childhood days I had very little time for prayer. Even when I got baptised in my teens my prayer life didn’t dramatically change. To look back on that now and see where I have travelled since then […]
Read More Something About Praying TogetherWhen Joram saw Jehu he asked, “Have you come in peace, Jehu?” “How can there be peace,” Jehu replied, “as long as all the idolatry and witchcraft of your mother Jezebel abound?” (2 Kings 9:22 NIV) Her influence had determined the religious outlook of the northern kingdom of Israel over the reigns of three kings. […]
Read More The Kings II 09 – Justice for JezebelThere are times when I feel like my life is a mess. Everything in disarray and I do well just to survive the day. Jeez, it can feel too much sometimes and I throw up my hands and look up wonder why. So much for being a child of God and all that. Then I […]
Read More When Life is Like a Jigsaw PuzzleHazael said, “How could your servant, a mere dog, accomplish such a feat?” “The Lord has shown me that you will become king of Aram,” answered Elisha. (2 Kings 8:13 NIV) Years before, God had instructed Elijah to put people in place who would carry out the necessary judgment on the wickedness of Israel. The […]
Read More The Kings II 08 – The Rise of HazaelThere is something convenient about having something neatly packaged together. As a big fan of Pop Tarts (chocolate flavour or the strawberry one as you asked), it’s great to know that the two will be freshly kept in their foil wrapping and that foil wrapping will be neatly kept in a box. All neat and […]
Read More No Simple PackageThe officer had said to the man of God, “Look, even if the Lord should open the floodgates of the heavens, could this happen?” The man of God had replied, “You will see it with your own eyes, but you will not eat any of it!” And that is exactly what happened to him, for […]
Read More The Kings II 07 – Under Siege Part 2: Remarkable TurnaroundIt gained a grip when you were told of the cost. It’s grip tightened every time you thought of what would happen if you ever let go. It took a stranglehold and refused to let go. It must lose its grip when the love of God breaks through. The basis of lies on which it’s […]
Read More Fear Must Lose Its Grip“Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered. “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” (2 Kings 6:16 NIV) Conflict is an integral theme in the record of the Kings. The kings of Israel are in conflict against the men of God. The people of Israel are in conflict against neighbouring […]
Read More The Kings II 06 – Under Siege Part 1: You’re Surrounded
