Moments with God

Startled by the abrupt entrance of the young shepherd, Abigail carefully listened to his words. While she knew quick action was needed, she took time to carefully devise a plan then gathered her servants to set things in motion. Knowing she could not change Nabal’s heart, Abigail knew she could intervene to prevent a great…

Her life as a princess was far from a fairytale, yet it seemed as if her dreams were about to come true! Michal had known David most of her life. Listening to melodies from David’s heart had calmed her father’s spirit. Yet David was not just around the palace for King Saul, he was her…

Her life was marked for joy and celebration. Phinehas had chosen her to be his bride. Her husband was set apart to serve the living God she loved so much. Her wedding day was the start of days, months, and years of happiness til death parted them, or so she thought. The coming years presented…

I know I have been there. Have you? You are walking through a deep valley feeling misery, anguish and hopelessness with each step. You are in the depths of despair. Hannah walked this valley too. In fact, she stayed there a long time. She lived in a time when barrenness was considered worthlessness. In a…

Sometimes the circumstances calling you into God’s story are the very circumstances that will cause you to trust Him more. While your situation may call for deliverance, the purpose for which He has called you may not be deliverance, but rather, His presence. Famine brought his family to her land. Mahlon’s father, Elimelek, moved Naomi…

Trudging along the road, Naomi and Ruth headed around the bend. Finally, the city gates! If only…but nothing could bring life back to her precious husband and sons. After seeking life in Moab during the famine, the return to Bethlehem should have been a joyous homecoming. However, Naomi only felt heartache and, if she was…

Her father had returned! Grabbing her tambourine, she ran out the door with a dance of joy. Rather than the return of joy and laughter, a mournful cry filled the air. Anguish tore through Jephthah’s soul as his strong grip tore at his clothing. “Oh, my daughter!” he cried out. “You have completely destroyed me!…

Heading up the hill, Barak could see Deborah waiting for him under the palm tree. He assumed she had a message from God. After years of hard oppression under Jabin, king of Canaan and his army commander, Sisera, the people of Israel finally repented of their sin. Maybe God was ready to act. All he…

Rahab the Prostitute – almost all references in the Bible refer to her in this way – almost all except one. “And Salmon the father of Boaz by Rahab, and Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, and Obed the father of Jesse,” Matthew 1:5 Here, simply called Rahab. Demonstrating her faith in God, Rahab the…

As the pillar of cloud ascended from the tent, Aaron glanced over at Miriam. He gasped in horror as he recognized the disease taking over her skin, making it snowy white. God’s discipline for her came in the form of leprosy. With a heartbroken cry, he begged for Moses to seek God’s help on her…