The story of the temple for God’s people is a fascinating one. Solomon’s construct that took years to build was undoubtedly worthy of the physical and visual spectacle it was to be for God’s people. No wonder it’s destruction was the cause of so much despair by those people. To be about the business of […]
Read More MWTM: Haggai Part 2 – The Best Is Yet To ComeThis is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says: Look at what’s happening to you! (Haggai 1:5, 7 NLT) It is one thing to live in the time before the exile. It’s another thing to live in the time after the exile. Haggai gives us a glimpse of what God’s people are like after the exile and […]
Read More MWTM: Haggai Part 1 – Check Yourself and Your PrioritiesThe time to be really concerned in any relationship is when one of the parties behaves in a way that shows that they no longer care. One of the beauties of the book of Zephaniah is how it displays the ongoing care of God for His people. He is not apathetic to their plight. He […]
Read More MWTM: Zephaniah Part 2 – EngagedDon’t make Him angry, believe me, you wouldn’t like Him, when He’s angry. Zephaniah’s task was an unenviable one. He had the mission to tell the city of David – the capital of the southern Kingdom of Judah – that God was not happy with their idolatry. His timing was fascinating as he spoke during […]
Read More MWTM: Zephaniah Part 1 – EnragedThere is much to learn about our relationship with God from Habakkuk. The first two chapters give us an insight in how questioning of god can take place. Questioning and even complaining about what God does based on the present understanding of the character of God is legitimate. It is, however, an opportunity for us […]
Read More MWTM: Habakkuk Part 2 – Joy in TribulationYou could get the impression from some that a holy and pious life before God does not include questioning Him. You might get the impression from some that a faithful and fruitful life in God will accept everything that happens without any recourse. Habakkuk is here, thankfully, to reassure us that those impressions are not […]
Read More MWTM: Habakkuk Part 1 – Questioning GodGoing through the minor prophets gives me an appreciation for how important it is to feel and hear the heart of God in relating to His people. There’s a kind of mentality in approaching the Old and New Testament. It gives the impression of a more kind and caring fatherly God in the New Testament […]
Read More Love and JudgementThe book of Nahum is not the first book to read for words of optimism, brightness and delight. It is however an important book to read to get reassurance that brutal and oppressive regimes and situations will not last. It’s worth considering these things from all perspectives and within that there should be some hope […]
Read More MWTM: Nahum Part 2 – Ironic JusticeOn the surface Sarah’s moaning was justified. The circumstances had distinctly got worse. The level of challenge and abuse Sarah suffered had risen over the time. The level of support she needed had actually decreased. The pressure increased and she was expected to deliver better results with limited resources and more time taken up with […]
Read More His Presence: Succeeding in Trying TimesIt’s not a passing thing. It’s still relevant today. Children get that feeling when a parent they respect and admire compliments them on something they’ve done. It’s the feeling of being honoured. If they are asked to take part in something of importance or prestige, there’s a feeling of being honoured. If they are subsequently […]
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