Fearful

Faith is The Opposite of Fear

Although women did not traditionally inherit property in the Israelite society, Moses put justice ahead of tradition and gave the women the land they deserved (Num. 27:1- 11). Now, it is interesting to see how Joshua is carrying out this law (vv. 4-5). It is easy to refuse to honor a …

Hebrew Children Trapped at The Red Sea

Several days after the children of Israel had left Egypt the Egyptians were still mourning the death of their first-born. The Lord instructed Moses to have the people camp between Migdol and the Red Sea (vv. 1-2). News of Israel’s departure caused Pharaoh …

Moses on Mt Sinai

Moses was summoned by the Lord to come upon Mount Sinai where he was to receive the tablets of stone, with the law (v. 12). After the meal Moses and his assistant, Joshua got ready, then Moses leaves the others behind and proceeds up the mountain (v. 13). Apparently Joshua is all …

IllustrationDestroying the enemy is important

At the time of this writing our daily news casts are being dominated by what is happening in Iraq. Almost daily our …

IllustrationJoseph Stalin Sleeps in 8 Bedrooms Because of Fear

It is said that when the Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin was all alone he was so fearful for his safety that his residence in Moscow contained eight bedrooms. Each night Stalin chose a bedroom at random to ensure that no one knew exactly where he was sleeping. (Source unknown). …

IllustrationWorriers Die Sooner Than Non-Worriers

A John Hopkins University doctor says, “We do not know why it is that worriers die sooner than the non-worriers, but that is a fact.” But I, who am simple of mind, think I know; We are inwardly constructed in nerve and tissue, brain cell and soul, for faith and not fo …