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Tag Archives: devotional
Loaves
2 Kings 4:42-43 “A man came…bringing the man of God twenty loaves of barley bread…‘Give it to the people to eat,’ Elisha said. ‘How can I set this before a hundred men?’ his servant asked. But Elisha answered, ‘Give it … Continue reading
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Tagged devotional, prayer, scripture, miracle, loaves and fishes, left over, imitation of Christ, worship song
For Good
Genesis 50:18-21 “[Joseph’s] brothers then came and threw themselves down before him. ‘We are your slaves,’ they said. But Joseph said to them, ‘Don’t be afraid. Am I in the place of God? You intended to harm me, but God … Continue reading
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Tagged confusion, devotional, discernment, encouragement, faith, for good, God's will, grief, guidance, hymn, inspirational, prayer
Finger of God
Exodus 31:18 “When the Lord finished speaking to Moses on Mount Sinai, he gave him the two tablets of the Testimony, the tablets of stone inscribed by the finger of God.” John 8:4b-6 “‘Teacher, this woman was caught in the act … Continue reading
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Tagged caught in adultery, christ, devotional, finger of God, forgiveness, hymn, mercy, prayer, scripture, ten commandments
Roots
Jeremiah 17:7-8 “But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when … Continue reading
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Tagged christ, devotional, grounded, image, inspirational, planted, prayer, root, scripture, tree, worship music
Scarlet Ropes
Joshua 2:8-9a, 12, 13b-14, 17 “Before the spies lay down for the night, [Rahab] went up on the roof and said to them, ‘…please swear to me by the Lord that you will show kindness to my family because I … Continue reading
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Tagged devotional, forgiveness, hymn, jericho, prayer, purity, rahab, salvation, scarlet cord, sin, white as snow
Banner
Exodus 17:15-16a “Moses built an altar and called it The Lord is my Banner. He said, ‘For hands were lifted up to the throne of the Lord.’” Isaiah 11:10 “In that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a … Continue reading
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Tagged banner, devotional, image, inspirational, love, prayer, scripture, song, song of songs
Circling Choirs
Nehemiah 12:31, 38a, 43b “I had the leaders of Judah go up on top of the wall. I also assigned two large choirs to give thanks. One was to proceed on top of the wall to the right…The second choir proceeded in … Continue reading
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Tagged angels, choir, devotional, praise, prayer, rejoicing, scripture, singing, throne of the Lamb, worship music
Three Days
Jonah 1:13-15, 17 “…the men did their best to row back to land. But they could not, for the sea grew even wilder than before. Then they cried to the Lord, ‘O Lord, please do not let us die for … Continue reading
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Tagged death, devotional, jonah, prayer, resurrection, scripture, storm, three days
Riding
1 Samuel 25:14-15a, 23-24a “One of the servants told Nabal’s wife Abigail: ‘David sent messengers from the desert to give our master his greetings, but he hurled insults at them. Yet these men were very good to us.’…When Abigail saw … Continue reading
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Tagged Abigail, david, devotional, donkey, foal, humility, hymn, intercession, prayer, riding, scripture, triumphal entry
Fortress
2 Samuel 5:6-7 “The king and his men marched to Jerusalem to attack the Jebusites, who lived there. The Jebusites said to David, ‘You will not get in here; even the blind and lame can ward you off.’ They thought, ‘David cannot … Continue reading
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Tagged devotional, enemy, faith, fortress, hymn, image, inspirational, prayer, protection, scripture, strength, zion
