I am writing a book on women of the Bible, and as I research their lives, I’m discovering that despite their being chattel with few rights, these women made a difference. Many showed strength of character, courage, and conviction. Their actions, while not always good, changed the world around them, and affected future generations. Some of their life choices are still affecting us today!
Read MorePosted by Patrice | Nov 7, 2017 | Childrens Devotional
BOOK OF JOSHUA
Quick overview of what we learned in Exodus:
God sent Moses to Egypt to rescue the Israelites from slavery.
God parted the Red Sea and the people walked on dry land to safety.
Twelve spies went into Canaan (the land God promised to the Israelites)
Joshua and Caleb (two of the spies) trusted God and wanted to conquer the land.
The other ten spies convinced the Israelites that the Canaanites were too powerful to
conquer.
God was angry at the people’s lack of belief, so instead of moving into the Promised
Land, the people wandered in the desert.
Even though the people disobeyed, God took care of them in the desert.
After 40 years of wandering, the generation that didn’t obey God died off. Now their
children and grandchildren were ready to conquer the land God promised to them.
Because of their trust in God, Joshua and Caleb were the only two people living from the older generation. God allowed them to enter the Promised Land.
PREPARING TO CONQUER THE LAND GOD PROMISED THE ISRAELITES.
Moses is dead, and Joshua is the Israelites’ new leader. God tells Joshua it is time to take the land promised to the Israelites. As long as they obey, God will not let them fail.
Read MorePeople will often say to me that God has spoken to them. They are sure that the path they are taking or the decision they are making is directed by God.
I am going to make a confession that might make some of you gasp: I don’t hear from God that clearly. I am not saying I don’t feel led, but I always question if the leading is a random thought or God speaking. For instance, I feel led to write a book, or do I? Is it what God wants or what I want? How do I know for sure?
Read MorePosted by Patrice | Oct 31, 2017 | Reflections on the Word
Definition: Positive of God’s love, power, and sovereignty, and lives life accordingly.
Synonyms: Assurance, Certainty, Sureness
Read MorePosted by Patrice | Oct 31, 2017 | Childrens Devotional
EXODUS 15—40 & BOOKS OF LEVITIUCS, NUMBERS & DEUTERONOMY
Just to review, in the first part of Exodus we learned about a time when Israelites were slaves in Egypt. Moses was born into slavery at a time when the Pharaoh (leader of Egypt) ordered the death of newborn Israelite boys. His mother saved him by planning a way that encouraged Pharaoh’s daughter to adopt Moses. So he grew up in the royal palace. When he was an adult he saw how terribly his birth people (Israelites) were treated and he killed a slave master for beating an Israelite. When Pharaoh found out that Moses had killed an Egyptian he wanted to kill Moses.
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