The Lord told Moses to tell Aaron and his sons to bless the people with this special blessing: “May the Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace.” Numbers 6:24-26 (NLT) The Lord continues … Read more
“Later, when Bathsheba discovered that she was pregnant, she sent David a message, saying, ‘I’m pregnant.’ Then David sent word to Joab: ‘Send me Uriah the Hittite.’ So, Joab sent him to David.” 2 Samuel 11:5-6 (NLT) This is a story that most of us remember – the fall of King David. That tragic decision David made … Read more
Moses named the place Massah (which means “test”) and Meribah (which means “arguing”) because the people of Israel argued with Moses and tested the Lord by saying, “Is the Lord here with us or not?” Exodus 17:7 (NLT) In this section of scripture, the people God rescued from slavery in Egypt were traveling in the … Read more