Tag Archives: the battle is the Lord’s

Remember and Fight

Posted on August 5, 2022 by Pete

Hovering over Nehemiah 4 this morning. First observation, the work of God will be opposed by the enemies of God. Nehemiah & Co. are in the center of God’s will as they rebuild the wall at Jerusalem. They are also … Continue reading →

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The Prayer of Battle

Posted on June 29, 2022 by Pete

It ain’t no prayer of Jabez (1Chron. 4:10). But it is a prayer. And it is buried in the genealogies that fill the opening chapters of 1 Chronicles. And, while I don’t think I’ll be able to convert it into … Continue reading →

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If It Had Not Been . . .

Posted on June 23, 2021 by Pete

Some readings in my reading plan seem new every year. Sometimes because there’s a hidden detail never seen, or unfathomed depths yet to plumb, or, as often is the case, a brain defect that somehow minimizes memory. And then, there … Continue reading →

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Give Me A Man

Posted on April 29, 2021 by Pete

If David is a type, or foreshadow of Jesus, then is Goliath a type of Satan? Goliath of Gath — literally, “the splendor” of “the winepress” — was an imposing figure. He stood over 9 feet tall and was massive … Continue reading →

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An Overcomer

Posted on November 11, 2020 by Pete

Woke up this morning feeling somewhat defeated. Not a good way to start the day. And I’m not even really sure why. Perhaps it’s a combination of feeling a bit panicked at what’s on my to do list, a bit … Continue reading →

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Do Not Be Afraid . . . Remember the Lord . . . and Fight!

Posted on August 2, 2019 by Pete

Earlier this week, I was talking to a young friend you has been going through a crisis of faith over the last few years and is kind of wound tight now as she quickly approaches a season of change and … Continue reading →

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Our Eyes Are On You

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Pete

Code red! Threat level severe! Enemy forces were coming together against Judah. And King Jehoshaphat, sizing up the tri-nation army being assembled against them, came to a most reasonable conclusion, “We are powerless against this great horde that is coming … Continue reading →

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Lean On Me

Posted on July 16, 2018 by Pete

Honestly, I don’t think I’m bright enough to pickup on such stuff on my own. When this happens in my morning reading, I really do think it is an encounter of the divine kind. I’m reading in 2Chronicles this morning … Continue reading →

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The 300

Posted on April 10, 2018 by Pete

We know it’s not about us . . . but maybe, just maybe, we like to think it is a bit. We know it’s not about who we are or what we’ve done . . . but I wonder if … Continue reading →

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In the Battle

Posted on April 9, 2018 by Pete

Noodling on the story of Deborah and Barak in Judges 4 and 5 this morning. And to be honest, the danger in familiar stories is that the lessons are familiar, too. In this case, before I even start reading I’m … Continue reading →

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