What is the “therefore” there for? It’s a biggie. It’s about listening and doing.
Daily Word: Psalm 119:11
Whoever wrote this powerful and insightful psalm, I wonder if they knew the prophetic nature of this verse.
Daily Word: Psalm 100:5
Hodu La’Adonai Ki Tov, Ki L’Olam Chasdo. One of the first songs I learned in Hebrew was this little worshipful prayer. Give thanks to the Lord for He is good, and His mercy — or lovingkindness — endures forever.
Daily Word: Galatians 5:13
While this is such a beautiful verse, it has been taken out of context and used in ways that are counter to the intent. It’s the word, “freedom” that causes folks to run amok.
Daily Word: 1 Chronicles 16:11
Finally! The Ark of the Covenant is back under the sovereignty of the King of Israel — the former shepherd boy, David ben Jesse.
Daily Word: Romans 8:39
Nothing can separate us from the love of God, not even us. His love is enduring — really it has to be to deal with fallen humanity. Why He gave us the greatest gift of in the universe when we’re such a mess is beyond my understanding.
Daily Word: Hebrews 4:16
My rabbi in Philadelphia used to say, “If a sentence begins with the word, ‘therefore,’ then read the sentences before to see what it is there for.” A clever was to say, “It’s all about context.”
Daily Word: Matthew 5:44
Don’t you think it’s worth finishing Yeshua’s sentence? “But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be children of your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:44-45, TLV)
Daily Word: Exodus 14:14
Let’s think about this. A mighty army is pressing down on the Children of Israel from behind. A great sea is before them. There are children, babies, women in a family way, grandparents. “Hold your peace?”
