Good Morning “Always Vigilant for the Attack.”  Today we are in Numbers 25.God frustrated the attempts of Balak to curse Israel through Balaam - in numbers 24.  Isn’t it interesting that when we get to Numbers 25, the men of Israel are sinning in such a way that they bring curse on themselves.  God is faithful to protect Israel from harm.  However, when they succumb to temptation and willingly uni...  Read More

Good Morning “On the Winning Team.”  Today we are in Numbers 24As I said, Balaam was what you could call a “for profit prophet.”  He wanted to be close to God as long as it netted him worldly blessing.  He was two faced, a sell out, not what he perhaps appeared on the surface.  2 Peter 2:15, tells us Balaam loved “gain from wrongdoing,” and Revelation 2:14 tells us Balaam taught Balak to put a stu...  Read More

Good Morning “Appliers of The Word.”  Today we are in Numbers 23.Balaam had some issues.  He tried his very best to run ahead of God.  He wanted more.  Balaam was a “for profit prophet”.We’ve seen in our midst, those who believe serving The Lord “should” come with “blessing” in the form of dollars, cents and shinny things.  If I’m gonna devote my life to serving The Lord, then He should make me ri...  Read More

Good Morning “Submitters to Jesus’ Lordship.”  Today we are in Numbers 22.  The story of Balaam and his donkey, is both encouraging and humbling.  I love to use Balaam’s donkey when encouraging students to submit themselves to the Lord and simply “share the reason for the hope they have”.  (1 Peter 3:15-16). Don’t worry about what you will say, for in that moment, as you testify it will be the Hol...  Read More

Good Morning “Patient in Affliction.”  Today we are in Numbers 21.Although numbers does not record every day, it sure does seem like Israel grumbled a lot!  They doubt God, lose trust, grumble, God disciplines, they repent, and then they move on to wherever God was leading, or they continue with whatever God had them doing in the first place.  The objective is typically completed, but now with few...  Read More

Good Morning “Followers of Only The One True God.”  Today we are in Numbers 20.  Who do you listen to?  Who do you read?  Whose YouTube messages do you watch?  Who do you follow?  Hopefully that last question has a different answer than the others.  When a Pastor or Teacher preaches a message that convicts us, we can have a tendency to blame our conviction on him.  “Shoot the messenger” so to spea...  Read More

Good Morning “Protected Without Realizing It.”  Today we are in Numbers 19.Thousands of years before we really had the medical science to back it up, God was protecting the Nation of Israel from contagions, molds, and disease.  To them, many of His commands likely seemed senseless but they were at times for their welfare and safety.  God is still in the business of loving and protecting His people...  Read More

Good Morning “Beneficiaries of an Inheritance NO ONE Can Take From You.”  Today we are in Numbers 18.Are you a goal setter?  What kind of life goals do you hold?  Although falling quickly approximately 60% of Americans still claim to be Christian.  That said I was curious if the “Life Goals” of Americans reflected what Scripture says we “should” be all about.  So I Googled “Life Goals of Americans...  Read More

Good Morning “Reminded Humble Followers.”  Today we are in Numbers 17.Do you have a Jesus Fish (Ichthus) on your car?  What about a cross necklace or chain you wear?  Christian T-Shirt maybe.  What about in your home or office - Do you have a Cross on the wall or?  As we’ve read about the nation of Israel we’ve seen God give them reminders of His goodness, and power.  The Passover for instance.  T...  Read More

Good Morning “Humble Followers.”  Today we are in Numbers 16.Oxford defines Pride as: Consciousness of one’s own dignity or deep pleasure associated with one’s own achievements.  Humility is defined as: A modest or low view of one’s own importance.From the whole of Scripture we should be convinced of this - ITS ALL GOD!  Anything good in us, comes through Him by His Holy Spirit.  It’s called Grace...  Read More

Good Morning “Unintentional Sinners.”  Today we are in Numbers 15.God is Love!  Apart from God there is no Love! (1 John 4:8) God is also Holy, Righteous.  His Love is perfect in every way, meaning He is just, He must correct and discipline His children - those He loves!  (Hebrews 12:4-12)  His Holiness requires He deal with sin appropriately.  Sin must be atoned for.  He gave the nation of Israel...  Read More

Good Morning “Not On Your Own”.  Today we are in Numbers 14.  Man, you gotta shake your head at the Israelites here in Numbers 14 - at least some of them.First, look at the 10 spies; all but Caleb and Joshua come back from Canaan spreading a bad report about the land.  Despite Gods promise that He was going to give it to them, they stir the people to doubt with their report.  “Our enemy is huge, s...  Read More